Mugging: meaning, definitions and examples
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mugging
[ หmสษกษชล ]
criminal act
Mugging refers to the act of assaulting someone in order to rob them, typically in a public place. It usually involves the use of force or threat to intimidate the victim. This form of robbery is prevalent in urban areas and can occur in various settings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was a victim of a mugging while walking home.
- The city has seen an increase in mugging incidents lately.
- She reported a mugging to the police after her phone was stolen.
Translations
Translations of the word "mugging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น assalto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช รberfall
๐ฎ๐ฉ perampokan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฟะฐะด
๐ต๐ฑ napad
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผท็
๐ซ๐ท agression
๐ช๐ธ asalto
๐น๐ท soygun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุนุชุฏุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ รบtok
๐ธ๐ฐ napad
๐จ๐ณ ๆขๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ nasilje
๐ฎ๐ธ รกrรกs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hรผcum
๐ฒ๐ฝ asalto
Etymology
The term 'mugging' originates from the word 'mug,' which is slang for 'face,' dating back to 18th century London. The use of 'mug' in this context implies a direct attack on a personโs face or appearance during a robbery. Its modern sense emerged in American English during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, parallel to an increase in urban crime. The practice of mugging became particularly associated with street crime in big cities, leading to heightened fears among the public regarding personal safety. By the 1970s, the term became a common descriptor in legal and media discussions of crime, particularly as urban violence and robbery rates escalated.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,276 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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