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muffin

About 0.48 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc., before being eaten.
  2. noun A cupcake-shaped baked good (for example of cornbread, banana bread, or a chocolate dough), sometimes glazed but typically without frosting, eaten especially for breakfast (in contrast to a cupcake, which is a dessert).
  3. noun Term of endearment.
    I love you, muffin!
  4. noun The vulva or vagina; pubic hair around it.
  5. noun A less talented player; one who muffs, or drops the ball.
  6. noun A charming, attractive young man. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  7. noun A small plate, smaller than a twiffler.
  8. noun A roll, bap or cob, which may or may not be flat or toasted.

Similar words

gem bun cupcake toast toasted pumpkin kid kitten cat tin

Often followed by

tins cups tin and pan man pans with mix

Word family

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