mug

US /mʌɡ/
UK /mʌɡ/
"mug" picture
1.

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

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She poured hot coffee into her favorite ceramic mug.
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He received a souvenir mug from his trip to London.
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cupbeakerstein
2.

a person's face.

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He made a funny mug for the camera.
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The police released a sketch of the suspect's mug.
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facecountenancevisage
1.

to attack and rob (someone) in a public place.

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He was mugged in the park last night.
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The gang planned to mug tourists near the station.
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robassaultattackhold up
2.

to make exaggerated facial expressions, especially for a photograph or in a performance.

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The actor started to mug for the camera, pulling silly faces.
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She was always mugging for the audience, trying to get a laugh.
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grimaceposemake faces
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mug upa mug's game