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Definition of Mug
1. Verb. Rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence. "I was mugged in the streets of New York last night"
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Hold Up, Stick Up
Derivative terms: Muggee, Mugger, Mugging
Generic synonyms: Hold Up, Stick Up
Derivative terms: Muggee, Mugger, Mugging
2. Noun. The quantity that can be held in a mug.
3. Noun. A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of.
Exact synonyms: Chump, Fall Guy, Fool, Gull, Mark, Patsy, Soft Touch, Sucker
Generic synonyms: Dupe, Victim
Derivative terms: Fool, Fool, Gull, Gull, Suck
Generic synonyms: Dupe, Victim
Derivative terms: Fool, Fool, Gull, Gull, Suck
4. Noun. The human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British).
Exact synonyms: Countenance, Kisser, Phiz, Physiognomy, Smiler, Visage
Group relationships: Human Head
Generic synonyms: Face, Human Face
Specialized synonyms: Pudding Face, Pudding-face
Language type: Colloquialism
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Derivative terms: Smile
Group relationships: Human Head
Generic synonyms: Face, Human Face
Specialized synonyms: Pudding Face, Pudding-face
Language type: Colloquialism
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Derivative terms: Smile
5. Noun. With handle and usually cylindrical.
Specialized synonyms: Beer Mug, Stein, Coffee Mug, Toby, Toby Fillpot Jug, Toby Jug
Generic synonyms: Drinking Vessel
Terms within: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold
Generic synonyms: Drinking Vessel
Terms within: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold
Definition of Mug
1. n. A kind of earthen or metal drinking cup, with a handle, -- usually cylindrical and without a lip.
Definition of Mug
1. Noun. A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer. ¹
2. Noun. (slang) The face, often used deprecatingly. ¹
3. Noun. (slang vulgar) A gullible, ignorant or easily-cheated person. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To assault for the purpose of robbery. ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive) To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose for photographs in an exaggerated or affected manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mug
1. to assault with intent to rob [v MUGGED, MUGGING, MUGS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mug
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