MUGGER


Meaning of MUGGER in English

I. ˈmu̇gər, ˈməg- noun

( -s )

Etymology: mug (I) + -er

chiefly Scotland : a peddler of earthenware : tinker

II. ˈməgə(r) noun

( -s )

Etymology: Hindi magar, from Sanskrit makara water monster

: the common freshwater crocodile ( Crocodylus palustris ) of southeastern Asia that is usually harmless to man although it may attain a length of 16 feet

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from obsolete English mug to punch in the face (from English mug (I)) + English -er

: one who attacks usually from behind with intent to rob

IV. noun

( -s )

Etymology: mug (II) + -er

: one that mugs ; especially : an actor who depends on grimaces and exaggerated gestures for audience response

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