English Word · Beginner
muff
A fool, a stupid or poor-spirited person
Pronunciation: /mʌf/
Meaning
A fool, a stupid or poor-spirited person.
Example
Can you fancy that such an old creature (an old muff, as you call him, you wicked, satirical man!) could ever make en impression on my heart?
Can you fancy that such an old creature (an old muff, as you call him, you wicked, satirical man!) could ever make en impression on my heart?
Practice tips
- Practice muff out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.