MUGS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MUGS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MUGS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Mug

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 16th century (originally Scots and northern English, denoting an earthenware bowl): apparently related to Dutch mok, Low German muck, mukke, Swedish mugg, all in the sense ‘mug’, and to Norwegian mugge ‘open can or jug’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: mʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a large cup, typically cylindrical with a handle and used without a saucer

Short Definition:

large cup

Examples:
  • she picked up her coffee mug
Definition:

a person's face

Short Definition:

person's face

Examples:
  • I don't want to see Barry's ugly mug when I get home
Definition:

a stupid or gullible person

Short Definition:

gullible person

Examples:
  • they were no mugs where finance was concerned
Definition:

a violent criminal or troublemaker.

Short Definition:

violent criminal

Word: Mug

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: mʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

attack and rob (someone) in a public place

Short Definition:

attack and rob

Examples:
  • he was mugged by three men who stole his bike
Definition:

make faces, especially silly or exaggerated ones, before an audience or a camera

Short Definition:

make silly faces before audience or camera

Examples:
  • he mugged for the camera

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