noun

mugging

MUH-gihng

Mugging (noun) means a sudden, violent robbery of a person, often in a public place. Example: “There's been a string of muggings near the park lately.”

noun

A sudden, violent robbery of a person, often in a public place.

"There's been a string of muggings near the park lately."

"He reported the mugging to the police immediately."

How to use mugging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA robbery involving direct confrontation with the victim, usually outdoors.

Common pairings

a violent mugging victim of a mugging

Word forms

muggings plural

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Rhymes for mugging

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mugging” mean?

The word “mugging” means a sudden, violent robbery of a person, often in a public place. In plain terms, a robbery involving direct confrontation with the victim, usually outdoors.

How do you pronounce “mugging”?

“Mugging” is pronounced MUH-gihng (/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mugging” in a sentence?

Here is “mugging” used in a sentence: “There's been a string of muggings near the park lately.”

What part of speech is “mugging”?

“Mugging” is a noun.