Definition of
mug has definitions from the fields of zoology,law,criminal law,arms
1
[ noun ] (zoology) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face'; `phiz' is British)

Synonyms

physiognomy countenance visage smiler phiz kisser

Related terms

face pudding-face puddingface human_head UK colloquialism smile

2
[ noun ] a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

Synonyms

fool sucker chump fish schlemiel shlemiel mark fall_guy patsy soft_touch gull

Related terms

victim fool absorb gull

3
[ noun ] the quantity that can be held in a mug

Synonyms

mugful

Related terms

containerful

4
[ verb ] (law,criminal law,arms) rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence

Examples

"I was mugged in the streets of New York last night"

Related terms

hold_up crime mugging

5
[ noun ] with handle and usually cylindrical

Related terms

drinking_vessel beer_mug coffee_mug toby handle

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Rhymes with

smug

Phonetic and Homophones

M AH1 G

Similar Spelling

Musgu muggy Muegge Musgoi muggee Mus Muck muss musk mush Muse much Musa muzzy Mucha mucky musca Mukai Musci mushy musky Musso mussy Muise Mucci

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