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1. A large cup for hot liquids, usually cylindrical and with a handle
    
2. The quantity that can be held in a mug
   - mugful
    
3. [informal] A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
   - chump [informal], fool, gull [informal], mark [US, informal], patsy [N. Amer, informal], fall guy [N. Amer, informal], sucker [informal], soft touch
    
4. [informal] The human face
   - countenance, physiognomy, phiz [Brit, informal], visage, kisser [informal], smiler [informal], phizog [Brit, informal], fizzog [Brit, informal], pan [US, informal]

1. (crime) rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
   "I was mugged in the streets of New York last night"
    
2. To stare awkwardly

Derived forms: mugging, mugged, mugs

Type of: containerful, drinking vessel, dupe, face, gaze, hold up, human face, stare, stick up, victim

Part of: human head

Encyclopedia: Mug