Mug ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mug ( noun )

1. A cylindrical drinking cup with a handle.
2. A person's face or head.
3. A criminal specializing in robbery on the streets.
4. An object resembling a mug, as a vase or pitcher.

Origin:

Middle english mugge, from middle low german mugge, from old norse myggja; akin to old english mycg fly.

Examples:

1. I filled my mug with hot cocoa before sitting down to watch the movie.
2. The mugger punched him in the mug.
3. He was known as a mug who would mug anyone, anywhere.
4. The mug on the mantelpiece was a gift from her grandmother.
5. This mug is a replica of a medieval jug.

(As a verb)

Mug ( verb )

1. A cylindrical drinking cup with a handle.
2. A person's face or head.
3. A criminal specializing in robbery on the streets.
4. An object resembling a mug, as a vase or pitcher.

Origin:

Middle english mugge, from middle low german mugge, from old norse myggja; akin to old english mycg fly.

Examples:

1. I filled my mug with hot cocoa before sitting down to watch the movie.
2. The mugger punched him in the mug.
3. He was known as a mug who would mug anyone, anywhere.
4. The mug on the mantelpiece was a gift from her grandmother.
5. This mug is a replica of a medieval jug.