English dictionary
mug
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- with handle and usually cylindrical
noun
- the human face (‘kisser’ and ‘smiler’ and ‘mug’ are informal terms for ‘face’ and ‘phiz’ is British)
noun
- a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
noun
- the quantity that can be held in a mug
verb
- To stare awkwardly
verb
- rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
Example sentences
I was mugged in the streets of New York last night