Definition of Mug
Mug
mug
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(noun)
a thug or gangster;
e.g. The police captured the mug who tried to steal my purse in the alley.
(noun)
a person's face;
e.g. I really don't want to see Matt's ugly mug when he comes home, I'm mad at him.
(noun)
a cylindrical drinking vessel or cup with a handle;
e.g. The barista poured hot coffee into the mug and handed it to me.
(verb)
to assault or attack and rob someone;
e.g. The man tried to mug me in the alleyway.
(verb)
to attack;
e.g. The movie star got mugged by a sea of reporters and paparazzi.
(verb)
to grimace or make silly or exaggerated faces for the camera or for an audience;
e.g. The kids mugged for the camera.
(noun)
a gullible and stupid person;
e.g. The con man was able to swindle money from the mug who took the bait.
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