Meaning & Definition of Mug in English
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Mug
/məg/
noun
1. The quantity that can be held in a mug
synonym:
- mug,
- mugful
2. A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
synonym:
- chump,
- fool,
- gull,
- mark,
- patsy,
- fall guy,
- sucker,
- soft touch,
- mug
3. The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is british)
synonym:
- countenance,
- physiognomy,
- phiz,
- visage,
- kisser,
- smiler,
- mug
4. With handle and usually cylindrical
synonym:
- mug
verb
1. Rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
- "I was mugged in the streets of new york last night"
synonym:
- mug