Mug

Pronunciation: /mʌɡ/

Definitions of mug

noun a drinking container with a handle and often cylindrical shape

Example Sentences

A1 I drink my morning coffee from a mug.

A2 She bought a new mug for her collection.

B1 The souvenir shop sells mugs with the city's skyline on them.

B2 I accidentally broke my favorite mug and now I'm sad.

C1 The antique mug collection at the museum is worth millions of dollars.

C2 The ceramic artist crafted a beautiful mug with intricate designs.

Examples of mug in a Sentence

formal She sipped her tea from a delicate porcelain mug.

informal Can you pass me that mug over there?

slang I love drinking coffee out of my favorite mug.

figurative He was the mug who always fell for her tricks.

Grammatical Forms of mug

• past tense: mugged
• plural: mugs
• comparative: more mug
• superlative: most mug
• present tense: mug
• future tense: will mug
• perfect tense: have mugged
• continuous tense: is mugging
• singular: mug
• positive degree: mug
• infinitive: to mug
• gerund: mugging
• participle: mugging

Origin and Evolution of mug

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Scandinavian

Story behind the word: The word 'mug' is believed to have originated from the Scandinavian word 'mugg', meaning drinking vessel or cup.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mug' has evolved to not only refer to a drinking vessel but also to a person's face or head, particularly in slang terms.