mug
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noun \ˈməg\Definition of MUG
1
: a cylindrical drinking cup
3
— mug·ful noun
See Examples of MUG
- a collection of coffee mugs
- He drank a mug of coffee.
- They're taking you for a mug.
Origin of MUG
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1664
2mug
verbmuggedmug·ging
Definition of MUG
intransitive verb
: to pose or make faces especially to attract attention or for a camera
transitive verb
First Known Use of MUG
1855
3mug
transitive verbmuggedmug·ging
Definition of MUG
1
: to assault usually with intent to rob
2
: to attack suddenly : bushwhack <got mugged in the press by his colleagues>
— mug·gee \ˌmə-ˈgē\ noun
Origin of MUG
probably from earlier mug to strike in the face, perhaps from 1mug
First Known Use: circa 1864
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