mug (n.)

  1. the quantity that can be held in a mug

    [ Syn: mugful ]

  2. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

    [ Syn: chump , fool , gull , mark , patsy , fall guy , sucker , soft touch ]

  3. the human face (`kisser and `smiler and `mug are informal terms for `face and `phiz is British)

    [ Syn: countenance , physiognomy , phiz , visage , kisser , smiler ]

  4. with handle and usually cylindrical

    mug (v.)

  1. rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence; I was mugged in the streets of New York last night'

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