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Meaning of mugged

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mugged

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike in the face.

  2. To assault for the purpose of robbery.

  3. To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.

    Example: The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera.

  4. To photograph for identification; to take a mug shot.