Mugger: meaning, definitions and examples

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mugger

 

[ หˆmสŒษกษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activity

A mugger is a person who attacks another person in a public place with the intent to steal valuables or money. Muggers usually use threats or violence to intimidate their victims. The crime of mugging often occurs in urban areas, especially in places known for low visibility or where victims may feel vulnerable. It is a serious offense and can lead to significant legal penalties for the perpetrator.

Synonyms

bandit, robber, thief

Examples of usage

  • The mugger stole her phone in broad daylight.
  • He was a victim of a mugger while walking home.
  • Muggers often target those who are distracted or alone.

Translations

Translations of the word "mugger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assaltante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค•เฅˆเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรคuber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perampok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑั–ะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napastnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผท็›—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agresseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asaltante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soyguncu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุงุฌู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loupeลพnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlodej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠขๅŠซ็Šฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ropar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐา›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyฤŸunรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asaltante

Word origin

The word 'mugger' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'to mug', which means to attack or to rob. 'Mug' is believed to be a variation of the earlier slang term 'mugge,' a word for 'face' or 'expression'. The connection to criminal acts likely evolved from the notion of confronting someone face-to-face to steal. By the 20th century, 'mugger' became commonly used to describe an individual who engages in street robbery, particularly in urban environments. The term reflects both the physical nature of the crime and the social context in which it occurs, as muggings are often spontaneous and opportunistic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,439, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.