Definition of Mug
Mug
Mug


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A cup, typically cylindrical, with a handle, used for hot beverages.

e.g. She sipped her coffee from a favorite mug.

(noun)
a person's face;

e.g. I really don't want to see Matt's ugly mug when he comes home, I'm mad at him.

(noun)
a cylindrical drinking vessel or cup with a handle;

e.g. The barista poured hot coffee into the mug and handed it to me.

(verb)
to assault or attack and rob someone;

e.g. The man tried to mug me in the alleyway.

(verb)
to attack;

e.g. The movie star got mugged by a sea of reporters and paparazzi.

(verb)
to grimace or make silly or exaggerated faces for the camera or for an audience;

e.g. The kids mugged for the camera.

(noun)
a gullible and stupid person;

e.g. The con man was able to swindle money from the mug who took the bait.



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