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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA person who robs someone by force, usually on the street.

Common pairings

a mugger attacked chase off a mugger

Word forms

muggers plural, muggers plural

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Etymology

From mug ("to rob") plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for mugger

bugger hugger chugger slugger

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Frequently asked questions

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.