Mugger definition

mŭgər
muggers
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The definition of a mugger is a thief who attacks someone in a public place, usually with a gun or by making a threat, in order to take the person's personal property.

A person who comes up to you on a dark street who says "give me all your money," is an example of a mugger.

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One who commits a mugging.
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One who makes exaggerated faces, as in performing.
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A large freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) of South Asia, having a very broad snout.
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One who mugs.
  • One who assaults with intent to rob.
  • (theater) One who overacts, esp. by exaggerated facial expressions.
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A large, relatively timid crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) of India and Malaysia, with a broad, wrinkled snout.
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A person who makes exaggerated faces, as a performance; a gurner.

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A large crocodile Crocodilus palustris of southwest Asia, having a very broad wrinkled snout.
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Noun

Singular:
mugger
Plural:
muggers

Origin of mugger

  • Hindi magar from Sanskrit makaraḥ crocodile of Dravidian origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Mugger Sentence Examples

  • It was not a good day for crime for the mugger as the erstwhile crime fighter - Jack Osbourne - soon overtook him.

  • The would-be mugger quickly set off on foot, hoping to outrun the now fit and fierce Osbourne.

  • She was dressed for spring in only a light sweater and glared at Dean as if he were a street mugger before surrendering her torn and ancient luggage.

  • I'm not a mugger.

  • That opens up a whole new list of sub-topics, like was it just a random mugger or someone he knew?

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