Mugging
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Mugging
verb
- To strike in the face.
- To assault for the purpose of robbery.
- 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.
"The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera."
- To photograph for identification; to take a mug shot.
- To learn or review a subject as much as possible in a short time; cram.