mug

[mʌɡ]

mug Definition

• 1. a large cup with straight sides and a handle, used for hot drinks
• 2. a person's face

Using mug: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mug" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sipped her coffee from a large white mug.

• Example

  He has a friendly face, with a broad smile and a round mug.

• Example

  The bartender filled the mug with beer and handed it to the customer.

mug Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mug

• cup
• tankard
• stein
• countenance
• visage

Phrases with mug

• mug shot

  a photograph of someone's face, especially one taken for police records

  Example

  The police showed him the mug shot of the suspect, but he couldn't identify him.

• mug up

  study intensively, especially for an impending exam

  Example

  I need to mug up on my history before the final exam next week.

• mug's game

  a futile or unprofitable activity

  Example

  Investing in penny stocks is a mug's game; you're more likely to lose money than make any.

Origins of mug

originally from Scandinavian 'mugg', meaning 'drinking vessel'

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Summary: mug in Brief

The term 'mug' [mʌɡ] refers to a large cup with a handle, typically used for hot drinks. It can also refer to a person's face, as in 'He has a friendly face, with a broad smile and a round mug.' The phrase 'mug shot' refers to a photograph of someone's face, especially one taken for police records.