Mess and Muff

Mess

Mess verb - To interest oneself in what is not one's concern.

Muff and mess are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Muff" instead the word "Mess" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: messy, messed, messing

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

Mess and muff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mess" instead the word "Muff" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: muffle, muffled, muffed
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