Mug: meaning, definitions and examples
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mug
[ mʌɡ ]
drinking
A mug is a large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks such as tea or coffee.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sipped her tea from a delicate china mug.
- He filled his mug with steaming hot coffee.
criminal
Informal term for a person's face.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The police showed him a photo and asked, 'Have you seen this mug before?'
- He had a mean mug that intimidated others.
prison
A photograph, especially one taken of a person's face for police records.
Synonyms
booking photo, headshot, photograph
Examples of usage
- The mugshot displayed his features clearly for identification purposes.
- The suspect's mugshot was circulated to all law enforcement agencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "mug" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caneca
🇮🇳 मग
🇩🇪 Becher
🇮🇩 cangkir
🇺🇦 горнятко
🇵🇱 kubek
🇯🇵 マグカップ (magu kappu)
🇫🇷 mug
🇪🇸 taza
🇹🇷 kupa
🇰🇷 머그잔 (meogjan)
🇸🇦 كوب
🇨🇿 hrnek
🇸🇰 hrnček
🇨🇳 杯子 (bēizi)
🇸🇮 vrč
🇮🇸 bolli
🇰🇿 шыныаяқ
🇬🇪 ჭიქა (ch'ika)
🇦🇿 fincan
🇲🇽 taza
Word origin
The word 'mug' originated from the early 16th century, possibly from Scandinavian or Low German origins. Initially, it referred to a drinking vessel, typically made of earthenware. Over time, the term expanded to include informal meanings related to a person's face or a photographic image, particularly in criminal or prison contexts.
See also: muggy.