mug
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B1
/mʌɡ/
drinking vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mug' originates from Scandinavian, specifically the word 'mugge,' where 'mugge' meant 'drinking vessel.'
Historical Evolution
'mugge' transformed into the Middle English word 'mugge,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mug.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a drinking vessel,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to faces and robbery.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large cup, typically cylindrical and with a handle, used without a saucer.
She drank her coffee from a large mug.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to attack and rob someone in a public place.
He was mugged on his way home from work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39