26984 words

mug

7 definitions • 6 examples
1
a large cup with straight sides used for hot drinks:

Examples:

I made myself a large mug of cocoa (= enough to fill a mug) and went to bed.
2
a heavy glass with a handle and usually with patterns cut into its side, out of which you drink beer:

Examples:

We all raised our wine glasses and beer mugs to toast the happy couple.
3
a person who is stupid and easily deceived:

Examples:

He's such a mug, he believes everything she tells him.
4
someone's face:

Examples:

his ugly mug
5
to attack a person in a public place and steal their money:

Examples:

He was mugged in broad daylight.
6
a large cup with a handle on the side, used esp. for hot drinks, and usually used without a saucer (= plate below it)
7
to attack a person, using force or threats of force to steal the person’s money or possessions:

Examples:

He was mugged in broad daylight.

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