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单词 mugged
释义

mug

1 of 3

noun

ˈməg How to pronounce mug (audio)
1
: a cylindrical drinking cup
2
a
: the face or mouth of a person
b
: grimace
c
: mug shot
3
a chiefly British
(1)
: fool, blockhead
(2)
: a person easily deceived
b
: punk, thug
mugful
ˈməg-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce mug (audio)
noun

mug

2 of 3

verb (1)

mugged; mugging

intransitive verb

: to pose or make faces especially to attract attention or for a camera

transitive verb

: photograph

mug

3 of 3

verb (2)

mugged; mugging

transitive verb

1
: to assault usually with intent to rob
2
: to attack suddenly
got mugged in the press by his colleagues
muggee
ˌmə-ˈgē How to pronounce mug (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun

  • cup

Verb (1)

  • grimace
  • mouth
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Example Sentences

Noun a collection of coffee mugs He drank a mug of coffee. They're taking you for a mug.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Harpoon Beer Hall on New England Avenue has some new favorites this year to go with your mug of beer. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 The small one is just the right size to be placed on the edge of their mug, and the larger design is for their teapot. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2022 Fans leave the tavern experience with their own souvenir mug, after downing complimentary glowing drinks. Ryan Fish, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022 The interactive aspect of the Game of Thrones Studio Tour doesn’t disappoint with visitors able to shoot arrows at the army of the dead, add your mug to the Hall of Faces and create your own sigil or seal. John Benson, cleveland, 19 June 2022 Matenopoulous joked, as Vieira pretended to toss a drink at Behar with her empty mug. Alexis Jones, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 New products will include a Hello Kitty Cafe glass mug with a sprinkle handle; a Hello Kitty Cafe lunchbox; a Hello Kitty Cafe lavender T-shirt; and a Hello Kitty Cafe canvas tote. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 July 2022 Team Good and their clue-mercial package included a mug with Miley Cyrus in the state of Montana, a tic-tac-toe board, a sweet southern beverage and a Golden State driver's license. Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 30 Mar. 2022 While at Honey Made, a small local boutique, Mr. Biden spoke to reporters and bought some souvenirs – including a mug with Vice President Kamala Harris on it, which sold out three hours after the president took one home. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb (2)

probably from earlier mug to strike in the face, perhaps from mug entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1855, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Verb (2)

circa 1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mug

noun

ˈməg How to pronounce mug (audio)
: a large drinking cup with a handle

Legal Definition

mug

transitive verb

mugged; mugging
: to assault (an individual) usually with intent to rob

mugged

verb

past tense of mug
1
as in grimaced
to distort one's face every time their picture was snapped, both children mugged by sticking out their tongues or scrunching up their faces

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • grimaced
  • stared
  • sneered
  • frowned
  • scowled
  • smirked
  • mouthed
  • ogled
  • glared
  • snarled
  • deformed
  • pulled a face
  • made faces
  • growled
  • made a face
  • contorted
  • pouted
  • gazed
  • glowered
  • gaped
  • twisted
  • warped
  • gloomed
  • loured
  • lowered
  • simpered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • smiled
  • grinned
  • beamed
2
as in photographed
to take a photograph of mugging captured criminals for the police records

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • photographed
  • snapped
  • shot
  • filmed
  • photoed
  • pictured
  • videotaped
  • retook
  • imaged
  • rephotographed
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