mug
word
Definition
A mug is a large cup, usually with a handle, often used for coffee or tea. In informal English, it can also be a verb meaning to attack and rob someone in a public place.
Usage & Nuances
For the cup meaning, common phrases are 'coffee mug', 'tea mug', and 'travel mug'. For the crime meaning, 'mug' is informal and more common in news or conversation than in legal language; 'mugged' is very common. In British informal English, 'mug' can also mean a foolish person, but that meaning is separate and context matters.
Example Sentences
I drink tea in my favorite mug every morning.
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This mug is too hot to hold.
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A man tried to mug her near the station.
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Can you make me a coffee and bring it in my blue mug?
natural
He got mugged on his way home, but he's okay now.
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I have a whole shelf of mugs from places I've visited.
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