muff

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small, round bread or cake, often filled with fruit or other sweet ingredients.

  - "I enjoyed the blueberry muffin I had for breakfast."
  - "The bakery sold out of muffins by mid-morning."

• verb

  To cover or protect with a muff or similar covering.

  - "The cold weather called for us to muff our ears."
  - "The baby's hands were muffed in blankets."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

beard , muff and beard , whiskers

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muff
puff , stuff , rough , enough

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Homophones

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1. muff (en) : A male genital organ
   

2. muff (en) : A person who is not skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area
   

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Variants

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muff , muffs , muffed , muffing

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Etymology

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Old English 'mofan' or 'muffen', from 'muffe', meaning 'to swell'. The word is related to the Middle Dutch 'moffe' and the German 'Muffe', which also mean 'muff' or 'puff'.

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Trivia

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1. Muffins were originally made without sugar or eggs, making them a more savory food item.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'muffin' in English was in the 15th century.

3. Muffins can be made with a variety of ingredients, including fruits, nuts, and spices.

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Related Concepts

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1. muffin tin: A baking pan used to make muffins and other small, round baked goods.

2. blueberry muffin: A type of muffin that contains blueberries as an ingredient.

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Culture

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Muffins have been a popular food item in various cultures for centuries. In the United States, they are often associated with breakfast or brunch and are frequently sold at bakeries and coffee shops. In the United Kingdom, muffins are typically smaller and sweeter than their American counterparts and are often enjoyed as an afternoon treat.

How to Memorize "muff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round bread or cake. Visualize the texture and appearance of the muffin, as well as any fillings or toppings it might have.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'muff' with the idea of a round, baked good. You might also associate it with the sensation of biting into a soft, sweet muffin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word 'muff' with a memorable phrase or image. For example, you might remember the word as 'Muffins are usually fluffy and fun'.

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