Mug Definition–noun | 1. | a drinking cup, usually cylindrical in shape, having a handle, and often of a heavy substance, as earthenware. | | 2. | the quantity it holds. | | 3. | Slang. | c. | an exaggerated facial expression; grimace, as in acting. | | d. | a thug, ruffian, or other criminal. | | | 4. | British Slang. a gullible person; dupe; fool. | –verb (used with object) | 5. | to assault or menace, esp. with the intention of robbery. | | 6. | Slang. to photograph (a person), esp. in compliance with an official or legal requirement. | –verb (used without object) | 7. | Slang. to grimace; exaggerate a facial expression, as in acting. | |
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