mugger
pronunciation
How to pronounce mugger in British English:
UK [ˈmʌgə(r)]
How to pronounce mugger in American English:
US [ˈmʌɡɚ]
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- Noun:
- a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street)
Word Origin
- mugger (n.)
- 1865, agent noun from mug (v.1).
Example
- 1. That was your boyfriend ? That maniac mugger guy ?
- 2. Mugger in germany foiled by blind judo expert .
- 3. The police have not captured the mugger yet .
- 4. The only feeling I had for the mugger was compassion and all fear was gone .
- 5. A mugger stunned him with a brick and stole his wallet .