Meaning & Definition of word "Mugger"

Mugger

/ˈmʌɡər/

noun:

  • 1. A person who attacks and robs another, typically in a public place.
    • Example: The police arrested a mugger who had been targeting pedestrians in the downtown area.
  • 2. An individual who engages in an act of robbery, often with violence or intimidation.
    • Example: Fear of being approached by a mugger kept many people off the streets after dark.
  • 3. A person who uses aggressive tactics to obtain money or valuables from others.
    • Example: Witnesses reported seeing a mugger fleeing the scene with a stolen purse.

Etymology

The word 'mugger' is believed to derive from the verb 'to mug', originating in the slang of the late 19th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mugging off:

To make fun of someone or to trick them in a playful way.

get mugged:

To be robbed, especially forcefully or violently.

mug shot:

A photograph taken of a person upon arrest, usually showing their face.

Related Words

mug:

To attack or assault someone, especially to rob them.

mugging:

The act of assaulting someone to steal from them.

Slang Meanings of mugger

Meaning: To mock or tease someone.

Example Sentence: Stop mugging me; I'm not joking!

Meaning: To pretend to steal or make a show of wanting to rob as a joke.

Example Sentence: He was just mugging around, pretending to rob his friends for laughs.