1
: a cylindrical drinking cup
mugged; mugging
: to pose or make faces especially to attract attention or for a camera
mugged; mugging
1
: to assault usually with intent to rob
2
: to attack suddenly
got mugged in the press by his colleagues
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Noun
a collection of coffee mugs
He drank a mug of coffee.
They're taking you for a mug.
Verb (1)
every time their picture was snapped, both children mugged by sticking out their tongues or scrunching up their faces
mugging captured criminals for the police records
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Nhat V. Meyer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Since the mug heats up to between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit, their hands will stay nice and toasty too.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Candy Twist Mug: 16-ounce colorful mug inspired by holiday candies.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The result is a promotional twofer that’s appeared on a range of products including coffee mugs, key chains, rulers and notebooks.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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—Nhat V. Meyer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Since the mug heats up to between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit, their hands will stay nice and toasty too.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Candy Twist Mug: 16-ounce colorful mug inspired by holiday candies.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The result is a promotional twofer that’s appeared on a range of products including coffee mugs, key chains, rulers and notebooks.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Mug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mug. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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mug
1 of 3 noun1
: a usually large drinking cup with a handle
2
: the face or mouth of a person
3
mug
3 of 3 verb
mugged; mugging
: to assault especially with the intention of robbing
mugger
noun
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