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mug

1 mug /ˈmʌg/ noun
plural mugs
1 mug
/ˈmʌg/
noun
plural mugs
Britannica Dictionary definition of MUG
[count]
: a large drinking cup with a handle
: the liquid that is contained in a mug
British, informal : a foolish person who is easily tricked : patsy
2 mug /ˈmʌg/ verb
mugs; mugged; mugging
2 mug
/ˈmʌg/
verb
mugs; mugged; mugging
Britannica Dictionary definition of MUG
[+ object] : to attack and rob (someone)
[no object] chiefly US : to act or pose in a silly way or make silly facial expressions especially to attract attention or when being photographed usually + for

mug up

[phrasal verb]
mug up or mug (something) up or mug up (something) or mug up on (something) British, informal
: to study or try to learn a lot of information quickly for a test, exam, etc.