English Explanatory Dictionary

mugger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who assaults and robs others, especially in a public place.
  2. A person who makes exaggerated faces, as a performance; a gurner.
noun
  1. A large crocodile, Crocodylus palustris, of southwest Asia, having a very broad wrinkled snout.
adj
  1. comparative form of mug: more mug

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌɡɚ/ /ˈmʌɡə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mugger.wav

Word forms

mugger muggers magar makar

Etymology

From mug + -er.

Synonyms

marsh crocodile mugger crocodile swamp crocodile

Related words

hugger-mugger

Derived words

charity mugger chugger mike mugger
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