mug
noun
Definitions of mug noun
container
- A2Countable
a large cup with straight sides, typically used for hot drinks.
She prepared a large mug of hot cocoa for herself before going to bed.
The mugs at this cafe are quite large.
He filled a large mug with coffee.
person
- Countableinformal
a person who is easily deceived or considered foolish.
Don't be a mug; they are just taking advantage of you.
He is such a mug for believing people so easily.
I can't believe I was such a mug to believe him.
body part
- Countableinformal
a person's face.
His comical mug made everyone laugh.
She really wanted to punch his ugly mug.
He stared at his tired mug in the mirror.
Phrases of mug noun
- beer mug
A large, heavy glass, typically with a handle and often decorated with patterns, designed for drinking beer.
• We all raised our wine glasses and beer mugs to toast the happy couple.
verb
Definitions of mug verb
- Transitive
to attack and rob someone in a public place.
He was mugged last night and had his wallet stolen.
They were mugged in the park.
Tourists are often mugged in that area.
Idioms
- a mug's game
An activity or undertaking that is unlikely to be successful or rewarding.
• He thought trying to convince them to change their minds was a mug's game.
Phrasal Verbs of mug
- mug (something) up
to swiftly study a subject in preparation for an exam
• She mugged up on her math syllabus the night before the exam.