mug
adjective
1. (archaic) Easily fooled, gullible.
noun
1. the quantity that can be held in a mug
Similar word(s): mugful
Definition categories: quantity, containerful
2. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
Similar word(s): chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, sucker
Definition categories: person, dupe, victim
3. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
Similar word(s): countenance, kisser, phiz, physiognomy, smiler, visage
Definition categories: body, face
4. with handle and usually cylindrical
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with mug as a noun:
- What an ugly mug.
- He’s a gullible mug – he believed her again.
verb
1. rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
- I was mugged in the streets of New York last night
Definition categories: possession
Sentences with mug as a verb:
- The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera.