MUG Meaning and
Definition
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mug (noun):
1. A cylindrical-shaped, handleless container typically designed to hold hot beverages such as coffee or tea. It is characterized by its wide opening, allowing easy drinking. Mugs are often made of materials like ceramic, porcelain, or glass and can have various designs or patterns. They are commonly used both at home and in public spaces such as cafes or offices.
2. Informally, a term used to refer to a person's face, especially when it is considered attractive or appealing. This usage is typically intended in a lighthearted or complimentary manner.
3. Slang term for a person's mouth or one's ability to speak. It can imply either a tendency for excessive talking or an individual's skill in persuading or manipulating others with their words.
4. To mug (verb) refers to the act of attacking someone violently in order to rob them. It involves assaulting the victim and quickly stealing their valuables, often in a public place. This term is commonly associated with street crime or harassment.
5. In the context of photography or acting, mug (verb) is a colloquial expression used to describe the act of posing in an exaggerated or theatrical manner, often involving making comical or over-the-top facial expressions or gestures.
Overall, "mug" has multiple meanings depending on the context but is commonly known as a container for hot drinks or a slang term referring to a person's face.
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• An earthen or metal vessel for drinking from; a cup.
• In slang, a face; the countenance; an ugly face.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MUG
Etymology of MUG
The word "mug" has a somewhat complex etymology.
Originally, "mug" referred to a drinking vessel made of wood or earthenware. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century and is believed to have derived from the Scandinavian word "mugga" or the Swedish word "mugg", both of which meant a drinking vessel. This, in turn, likely came from the Old Norse word "mugga", which meant a cup or a jar.
The meaning of "mug" later evolved to refer to the face or mouth of a person, by the early 18th century. This usage could have been influenced by the idea of drinking from a mug, or it might have come from an obsolete sense of "mug" as "a grimace or expression made with the mouth".
Idioms with the word MUG
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mug's game
A mug's game is an activity or pursuit that is considered worthless, futile, or likely to lead to failure. It suggests that only a fool or inexperienced person would participate in such an endeavor.
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be a mug's game
"Be a mug's game" is an idiom used to describe an activity or endeavor that is foolish, pointless, or unlikely to be successful. It implies that participating in such a task is a waste of time, effort, or money.
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a mug's game
A mug's game is a situation or activity that is foolish, futile, or likely to lead to failure or disappointment.
Similar spelling words for MUG
- mus,
- mucci,
- musky,
- musci,
- musgoi,
- muss,
- muggee,
- muegge,
- musgu,
- musk,
- musa,
- musca,
- mushy,
- muzzy,
- much,
- musso,
- mussy,
- mucky,
- muggy,
- MUCHA,
- muck,
- mush,
- muise,
- mukai,
- muse.
Conjugate verb Mug
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