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/ˈmʌɡər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who attacks and robs another, typically in a public place.
The police arrested a mugger who had been targeting pedestrians in the downtown area.
An individual who engages in an act of robbery, often with violence or intimidation.
Fear of being approached by a mugger kept many people off the streets after dark.
A person who uses aggressive tactics to obtain money or valuables from others.
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
Slang Meanings
To mock or tease someone.
Stop mugging me; I'm not joking!
To pretend to steal or make a show of wanting to rob as a joke.
He was just mugging around, pretending to rob his friends for laughs.