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mug

/mʌɡ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of container, typically with a handle and without a lid, used to hold and serve liquids, especially tea or coffee.

    - "I'll make you a fresh cup of coffee in this mug."
    - "Can I borrow your mug for my tea?"
Pronunciation
  1. /mʌɡ/



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Synonyms

dial , mush , phiz
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mug
slug , hug , dug
Homophones
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  1. mug (en) : to hit or strike

Variants
List of all variants of mug that leads to same result
mug , mugful , mugfuls , mugs , mugsful , mugged , muggee , muggees , mugging , muggings , mug's game , mug's games , mug shot , mug shots , mug up , mugged up , mugging up , mugs up , a mug's game
Etymology
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Old English 'mocga' or 'mugge', from Proto-Germanic 'mugjo' meaning 'cup' or 'drinking vessel'.

Trivia
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  1. The world's largest mug holds 105 liters (27.5 gallons) of liquid.

  2. In ancient Egypt, metal mugs were used to serve beer to the workers building the pyramids.

Related Concepts
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  1. mugshot: A photograph taken and kept on file by law enforcement agencies for identification purposes, especially of a person who has been arrested.

Culture
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The mug is a common household item and is often used for personal consumption of hot beverages. It has been featured in various forms of literature and art, such as the iconic image of Sherlock Holmes with his pipe and mug in the BBC series. In some cultures, the mug is also used for communal drinking, such as in the Irish tradition of sharing a 'mug of ale'.

How to Memorize "mug"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a round container with a handle, usually made of ceramic or glass, used for holding and serving hot beverages.

  2. associate

    - Associate the mug with the act of drinking a hot beverage, such as tea or coffee, and the feeling of warmth and comfort it brings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'mug' with a mental image of a 'mug of tea' or 'mug of coffee'.

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