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
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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."
"There have been three muggings in this street in the past week."
How to use mugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA robbery involving direct confrontation with the victim, usually outdoors.
Common pairings
a violent mugging
victim of a mugging
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Word forms
- Plural
- muggings
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Rhymes for mugging
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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.
