MUGS

Meanings

• noun

  A type of container with handles and a spout, used for drinking hot beverages such as coffee or tea.

  - "He drank his tea from a large mug."
  - "She preferred her coffee in a mug rather than a cup."

• verb

  To hold or grasp something firmly.

  - "The child mugged his teddy bear."
  - "The detective mugged the suspect for information."

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Synonyms

dial , mush , phiz

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with MUGS
slug , hug , muggle , dug

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Variants

List of all variants of mugs that leads to same result
mug , mugful , mugfuls , mugs , mugsful , mugged , muggee , muggees , mugging , muggings , mug's game , mug's games , mug up , mugged up , mugging up , mugs up , a mug's game

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Etymology

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The word 'mug' comes from the Middle English 'mugge,' which means 'cup' or 'pint.' The verb form of the word comes from the idea of holding a container with both hands, as in 'mugging' someone.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest mug holds 3.7 gallons (14 liters) of liquid.

2. The term 'mugshot' comes from the idea of taking a photograph of a person's 'mug,' or face.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mugshot: A photograph taken of a person, typically taken upon their arrest.

2. Mugging: A violent crime in which a person is assaulted and robbed, often in a public place.

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Culture

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Mugs have been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. In literature, mugs have been featured in various works, including Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' In art, mugs have been depicted in various paintings and sculptures, such as Vincent van Gogh's 'Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers.' In music, there is a popular folk song called 'The Mug That I Drink From.'

How to Memorize "mugs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round container with handles and a spout. Visualize yourself holding it with both hands and taking a sip of your favorite beverage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mug' with the feeling of holding a warm cup of coffee or tea in your hands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Uncle Gave Some Apples' to remember the definition of 'mug' as a container. Use the mnemonic 'Muscles Used Grasping Sharp Objects' to remember the definition of 'mug' as a verb.

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