First Known Use: 1664
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1mug
noun \ˈməg\
: a large drinking cup with a handle
: the liquid that is contained in a mug
: the face or mouth of a person
Full Definition of MUG
1
: a cylindrical drinking cup
3
— mug·ful noun
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Origin of MUG
origin unknown
2mug
verb
muggedmug·ging
Definition of MUG
intransitive verb
: to pose or make faces especially to attract attention or for a camera
transitive verb
First Known Use of MUG
1855
3mug
verb
muggedmug·ging
Definition of MUG
transitive verb
1
: to assault usually with intent to rob
2
: to attack suddenly <got mugged in the press>
— mug·gee \ˌmə-ˈgē\ noun
Origin of MUG
probably from earlier mug to strike in the face, perhaps from 1mug
First Known Use: circa 1864
MUG Defined for Kids
mug
noun \ˈməg\
Definition of MUG for Kids
: a large drinking cup with a handle
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