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Definition of mugging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violent theftact of attacking someone to steal their belongings
- He was jailed for a mugging that occurred last year..
2.
facial expressionRare UK exaggerated facial expression, especially in performanceRare UK
- His mugging for the camera made everyone laugh..
Adjective
- He was mugging for the camera with a big grin.
Origin of mugging
English, mug (to attack) + -ing (action)
Examples of mugging in a sentence
She was a victim of a mugging on her way home. The actor's mugging was a hit with the audience. Her mugging in the play was over the top. Her mugging expressions made everyone laugh during the play. The actor's mugging antics were a hit with the audience.
View all translations of mugging
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- French:agression, cabotin, ...
- German:Raubüberfall, albern, ...
- Italian:aggressione, buffonesco, ...
- Spanish:atraco, haciendo payasadas, ...
- Portuguese:assalto, a fazer palhaçadas, ...
- Chinese:抢劫, 做鬼脸的, ...
- Japanese:強盗, ばかげた, ...
- Arabic:سَطْو مُسَلَّح, مُبالِغ, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹד אַלִּים, מֻגְזָם, ...
- Russian:грабеж, гримасничающий, ...
- Ukrainian:пограбування, кривляцький, ...
- Hindi:लूटपाट, मूर्खतापूर्ण, ...
Definition of mug - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenwarelarge cup with a handle
- She drank her coffee from a mug.
2.
- He made a funny mug when he tasted the lemon..
3.
mug shotUS photograph for identificationUS
- They took his mug for the records.
4.
- Don't be such a mug, read the fine print.
5.
- The police caught the mug after the robbery.
Verb
1.
- He was mugged on his way home.
2.
- He likes to mug for the camera at parties..
3.
photographytr. US take a photograph for identificationtr. US
- The police officer mugged the suspect.
4.
- She had to mug for her exams all night.
Images of mug
large cup with a handle
Expressions with mug
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make silly faces for a camera
Kids often mug for the camera when taking photos.
foolish or hopeless activity with no profit
Investing in that scheme is a mug's game.
act in a way that is easily tricked or fooled
Don't be a mug and believe everything he says!
study hard for an exam or test
She had to mug up for her final exams.
feeling foolish after being tricked or deceived
After buying the fake watch, I thought, what a mug I've been.
large cup for serving beer, typically made of glass or ceramic
He raised his beer mug in a toast to his friends..
large cup often used for coffee
He drank his morning brew from a big coffee mug.
container for holding toothbrushes and toothpaste
She placed her toothbrush in the tooth mug.
small cake cooked in a mug using a microwave
I made a mug cake for dessert last night.
person's face considered unattractive
He made a funny face with his ugly mug.
think someone is easy to trick or fool
Don't take me for a mug—I know what's going on!
collection of criminal face photos for police identification
The detective checked the mug book for a match.
act in a way that lets others easily use or trick you
I was such a mug to lend him money again.
memorize information quickly without deep understanding
He tried to mug it up before the test.
portable toilet used in bedrooms
Grandma kept a thunder mug under her bed.
collection of criminal photographs by police
The detective reviewed the mug file for suspects.
Origin of mug
Scandinavian, mugge (drinking vessel)
Examples of mug in a sentence
The mug was filled with hot chocolate. He couldn't hide his mug of surprise. Her mug was plastered all over the news. The suspect's mug was circulated to all precincts. His mug was on file from a previous arrest. He's a mug for believing that scam.
Only a mug would fall for such a trick. The mug was notorious in the neighborhood. She avoided the alley known for lurking mugs. She was mugged in broad daylight. Tourists are often mugged in that area. She would mug at her reflection in the mirror. The kids love to mug during video calls. They mugged him for the school yearbook. The photographer mugged each participant for the ID badges. I need to mug up on formulas before tomorrow's test. He spent the weekend mugging for the entrance exam.
View all translations of mug
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- French:mug, agresser, ...
- German:Becher, überfallen, ...
- Italian:tazza grande, rapinare, ...
- Spanish:taza, asaltar, ...
- Portuguese:caneca, assaltar, ...
- Chinese:大杯子, 抢劫, ...
- Japanese:マグカップ, 襲う, ...
- Arabic:مَجّ, سَلَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:סֵפֶל, לִשְׁדּוֹד, ...
- Russian:кружка, грабить, ...
- Ukrainian:горнятко, нападати, ...
- Hindi:मग, लूटना, ...
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