mugging
part of speech
noun (a mugging, muggings); verb, -ing form of «mug» (mugging)
meaning for a pupil
1) A mugging is an attack in a public place where someone is robbed, often with threats or violence. tree →
2) Mugging is the -ing form of «mug» (to rob). tree →
3) (informal) Mugging (for the camera) means pulling silly faces. tree →
4) (informal, UK) Mugging up means studying hard quickly, cramming. tree →
sense in the lessons
In news and safety lessons: stay in groups, stay in lit places, give up your phone rather than fight, and tell an adult or the police. In everyday talk: mugging for photos, mugging up for a test.
examples
- There was a mugging near the station last night. tree →
- The police are looking for the people behind the mugging. tree →
- If someone tries mugging you, let them take your things and get away safely. tree →
- He was mugging for the camera. tree →
- I'm mugging up on my spellings. tree →
- Muggings are less common in busy, well-lit streets. tree →
note
Countable noun: a mugging, muggings. The person who does it is a mugger. Spelling: double g. Your safety matters more than your phone.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «mugging» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.