mug

A2
Pronunciation
/mʌɡ/
/mʌɡ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large cup for hot liquids, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

2 Definition

The face, often used deprecatingly.

Example Sentences
  • What an ugly mug.
3 Definition

A gullible or easily-cheated person.

Example Sentences
  • He's a gullible mug – he believed her again.
4 Definition

A stupid or contemptible person.

5 Definition

Motherfucker (usually in similes, e.g. "like a mug" or "as a mug")

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To strike in the face.

2 Definition

To assault for the purpose of robbery.

3 Definition

To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.

Example Sentences
  • The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera.
4 Definition

To photograph for identification; to take a mug shot.

5 Definition

To learn or review a subject as much as possible in a short time; cram.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Easily fooled, gullible.