noun
mugger
MUH-guh
Mugger (noun) means someone who attacks and robs people, typically in public. Example: “Police arrested the mugger a block from the scene.”
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Someone who attacks and robs people, typically in public.
"Police arrested the mugger a block from the scene."
"Stay alert at night to avoid muggers."
How to use mugger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who robs someone by force, usually on the street.
Common pairings
a mugger attacked
chase off a mugger
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Word forms
- Plural
- muggers
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Etymology
From mug ("to rob") plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for mugger
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What does “mugger” mean?
The word “mugger” means someone who attacks and robs people, typically in public. In plain terms, a person who robs someone by force, usually on the street.
How do you pronounce “mugger”?
“Mugger” is pronounced MUH-guh (/ˈmʌɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mugger” in a sentence?
Here is “mugger” used in a sentence: “Police arrested the mugger a block from the scene.”
What part of speech is “mugger”?
“Mugger” is a noun.
