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Definition of mug
mugful
nounRead the Latest from M-W
Examples of mug in a Sentence
a collection of coffee mugs
He drank a mug of coffee.
They're taking you for a mug.
Origin and Etymology of mug
origin unknown
mug
Definition of mug
mugged
;mugging
intransitive verb
: to pose or make faces especially to attract attention or for a camera
transitive verb
First Known Use of mug
1855
mug
Definition of mug
mugged
;mugging
transitive verb
1 : to assault usually with intent to rob
2 : to attack suddenly got mugged in the press by his colleagues
Origin and Etymology of mug
probably from earlier mug to strike in the face, perhaps from 1mug
MUG Defined for English Language Learners
mug
playDefinition of mug for English Language Learners
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: a large drinking cup with a handle
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: the liquid that is contained in a mug
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: the face or mouth of a person
MUG Defined for Kids
Law Dictionary
mug
Legal Definition of mug
mugged
mugging
: to assault (an individual) usually with intent to rob
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