mugger
1 of 3noun (1)
mug·ger ˈmə-gər 
: a usually harmless freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) of the Indian subcontinent with a broad heavy snout
mugger
2 of 3noun (2)
: one who attacks with intent to rob
mugger
3 of 3noun (3)
: one that grimaces especially before an audience
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Hindi & Urdu magar, from Sanskrit makara water monster
Noun (2)
mug entry 3
Noun (3)
mug entry 2
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1844, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1863, in the meaning defined above
Noun (3)
1892, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing mugger
muggers
noun
1
as in robbers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- robbers
- assailants
- attackers
- rapists
- assaulters
- predators
- bushwhackers
- rapers
- aggressors
- invaders
- raiders
- molesters
- ravagers
- besiegers
- counter-attackers
- counterattackers
2
as in looters
Synonyms & Similar Words
- looters
- carjackers
- kidnappers
- plunderers
- pickpockets
- pillagers
- bandits
- shoplifters
- abductors
- pilferers
- hijackers
- kidnapers
- ravishers
- pirates
- highwaymen
- cutpurses
- despoilers
- smugglers
- footpads
- skyjackers
- embezzlers
- rustlers
- ransackers
- grafters
- poachers
- kleptomaniacs
- dips
- kleptos
- sneak thiefs
