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muggy
What does muggy mean?
Treating someone like a mug, meaning a fool.
"Don't be muggy, just be honest with her."
Origin
From mug meaning a fool, it became UK slang for disrespectful, sly behaviour, boosted by reality TV like Love Island.
Frequently asked questions
What does muggy mean in British slang?
Muggy means disrespectful, sly, or taking someone for a fool.
What does mug mean in UK slang?
A mug is a fool or someone easily taken advantage of.
Where did muggy come from?
It comes from mug meaning a fool, and was boosted by UK reality TV.
How do you use muggy in a sentence?
For example: 'that's a muggy move' — meaning sly and disrespectful.
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