mug | ||
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" |
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Related terms: | hold_up crime mugging | |
5. | [ noun ] with handle and usually cylindrical | |
Related terms: | drinking_vessel beer_mug coffee_mug toby handle | |
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 |