Boot and Muff

Boot

Boot verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Usage example: he booted the answer of what should have been an easy question

Muff and boot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Muff" instead a verb "Boot".

Nearby Words: booted, boots, bootless, bootee, booting

Muff

Muff verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Usage example: muffed the repair job and had to do it again

Boot and muff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Boot" instead a verb "Muff".

Nearby Words: muffle, muffled, muffed
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