A fool or victim. Also “muggins”.
Mug
Example Sentences
"Don't be such a mug!"
"They took me for a right mug."
Etymology & History
British fool or cup or rob. British triple meaning crime/container/insult. 'Don't be a mug' British fool. Tea mug British. 'Mugged' British robbed. Reflects British versatile criminal vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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