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mugs

/mʌɡz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"She filled her mugs with hot cocoa before we watched the movie. "

utensil drink item

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noun

The face, often used deprecatingly.

Examples :

"What an ugly mug."

appearance body human

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noun

A gullible or easily-cheated person.

Examples :

"The street vendor was selling fake watches, hoping to find some mugs who didn't know the difference. "

person character attitude

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noun

A stupid or contemptible person.

Examples :

""The boss yelled at us, calling us all mugs because we made a mistake on the report." "

person character

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verb

To strike in the face.

Examples :

"The robber tried to mug the old man in the alley, but he fought back. "

action human body police

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verb

To assault for the purpose of robbery.

Examples :

"The thief mugs people on the street late at night to steal their wallets. "

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verb

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.

Examples :

"The clown mugs for the audience, making silly faces to get them to laugh. "

appearance entertainment communication action

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verb

To photograph for identification; to take a mug shot.

Examples :

"The police will mug the suspect before processing him. "

police media action

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verb

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

Examples :

""Because I forgot about the test, I'm going to have to mugs for it all night." "

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noun

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

Examples :

"He cheated on the test; he's such a mugs. "

curse language person