Muff and Play

Muff

Muff verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Play is an antonym for muff.

Nearby Words: muffle, muffled, muffed

Play

Play verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Usage example: this is how we're going to play the situation

Muff is an antonym for play.

Both words in one sentence

  • Pretty in Mink Its A Date Pamela wears a couple furs: a white ermine jacket, and when in a play her costume is a black Pimped-Out Dress decorated with ermine tails and at the end of the scene she grabs her ermine cape and muff.
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