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Mugshot: meaning, definitions and examples

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mugshot

 

[ หˆmสŒษกสƒษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

photograph, crime

A mugshot is a photographic portrait taken after a person is arrested. It typically features a frontal and profile view of the individual and is used for police records and identification purposes. Mugshots are often associated with criminal activity and are publicly available in many jurisdictions. The term has also come to encompass any informal or candid photograph of a person.

Synonyms

arrest photo, booking photo, police photograph

Examples of usage

  • The police released the mugshot of the suspect.
  • She recognized him from his mugshot in the news.
  • Mugshots can be found on online databases.
  • After his arrest, the mugshot became viral.

Translations

Translations of the word "mugshot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น foto de ficha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค—เคถเฅ‰เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ foto mugshot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะณัˆะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚ฐใ‚ทใƒงใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท photo de police

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ foto policial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จธ๊ทธ์ƒท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุฑุฉ ุงุนุชู‚ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mugshot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹˜็•™็…ง็‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒ’แƒจแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mugshot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ foto policial

Etymology

The term 'mugshot' originates from the combination of the slang term 'mug,' which means face, used in English since the 19th century, and 'shot,' referring to a photograph. The use of photographs for identification purposes began in the late 1800s with the advent of photography in law enforcement. Mugshots became a standard practice in police stations across the United States and Europe as they provided a visual record of suspects and helped in tracking criminal activities. The practice of taking mugshots continues to be relevant today, not only for legal purposes but also in popular culture, where mugshots can sometimes reflect societal perceptions of crime and punishment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,755, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.