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Mugged: meaning, definitions and examples

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mugged

 

[ mʌɡd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

assault, robbery

To mug someone means to attack them in a public place with the intention of stealing their money or valuables. This term is often used in reference to street crime where the victim is confronted and threatened.

Synonyms

attacked, held up, robbed

Examples of usage

  • He was mugged while walking home late at night.
  • Tourists should be cautious to avoid being mugged in crowded areas.
  • The police reported a rise in incidents where individuals were mugged.
  • She was mugged for her handbag at the subway station.

Translations

Translations of the word "mugged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assaltado

🇮🇳 लुटा गया

🇩🇪 überfallen

🇮🇩 dirampok

🇺🇦 пограбований

🇵🇱 napadnięty

🇯🇵 襲われた

🇫🇷 agressé

🇪🇸 asaltado

🇹🇷 soyguna uğramış

🇰🇷 강도를 당한

🇸🇦 تعرض للسطو

🇨🇿 okradeno

🇸🇰 prepadnutý

🇨🇳 被抢劫

🇸🇮 napaden

🇮🇸 rændur

🇰🇿 ұрланған

🇬🇪 გატაცებული

🇦🇿 quldurlan

🇲🇽 asaltado

Word origin

The word 'mug' as a verb meaning to rob or assault has its origins in the late 19th century. The term is thought to derive from the British slang 'mugging,' which is to make a grimace or to put on a mock face, originally connected to the act of trying to frighten someone. The connotation evolved over time and became associated with street crime, especially in urban settings. The first recorded uses of 'mug' in the context of robbery appeared in London, and the usage spread from there. In the 20th century, the term became more popular across different English-speaking countries, often connected to the rise of gang-related crimes and urban violence.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,278 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.