noun
mugging
MUH-gihng
noun
1
A sudden, violent robbery of a person, often in a public place.
"There's been a string of muggings near the park lately."
"He reported the mugging to the police immediately."
How to Use Mugging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA robbery involving direct confrontation with the victim, usually outdoors.
Common pairings
a violent mugging
victim of a mugging
Word Forms
muggings plural
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