Definition of mug
(Entry 1 of 3)
mug
verb (1)
mugged; mugging
Definition of mug (Entry 2 of 3)
: to pose or make faces especially to attract attention or for a camera
mug
verb (2)
mugged; mugging
Definition of mug (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to assault usually with intent to rob
2
: to attack suddenly
got mugged in the press by his colleagues
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The first known use of mug was in 1664
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