Definition of Mug

1. Noun. The quantity that can be held in a mug.

Exact synonyms: Mugful
Generic synonyms: Containerful

2. 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

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

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

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

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. to assault with intent to rob [v MUGGED, MUGGING, MUGS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mug

muffle
muffle
muffled
muffler
mufflered
mufflers
muffles
muffle furnace
muffling
muffs
muflon
muflon
muflons
mufti
muftis
mug (current term)
mug's game
MUGA scan
mugful
mugfuls
mugg
muggar
muggars
mugged
muggee
muggees
mugger
muggers
muggier
muggiest

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