Mug (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a drinking cup, usually cylindrical in shape, having a handle, and often of a heavy substance, as earthenware.
  2. the quantity it holds.
  3. Slang.
    • the face.
    • the mouth.
    • an exaggerated facial expression; grimace, as in acting.
    • a thug, ruffian, or other criminal.
  4. a gullible person; dupe; fool.
verb (used with object), mugged, mug·ging.
  1. to assault or menace, especially with the intention of robbery.
  2. to photograph (a person), especially in compliance with an official or legal requirement.
verb (used without object), mugged, mug·ging.
  1. to grimace; exaggerate a facial expression, as in acting.
noun
  1. a drinking vessel with a handle, usually cylindrical and made of earthenware
  2. the quantity held by a mug or its contents
noun
  1. a person's face or mouth
  2. a grimace
  3. a gullible person, esp one who is swindled easily
  4. a worthless activity
verb mugs, mugging or mugged
  1. to attack or rob (someone) violently
  2. to pull faces or overact, esp in front of a camera
Mug (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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