mugger

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmʌɡɚ/

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Noun

Singular mugger

Plural muggers

1. (countable) A mugger is a person who attacks another person on the street and steals their money.
   • Synonyms: thief, bandit, robber and burglar

   The mugger knocked me down, took my bag and ran away.

2. (countable) A type of crocodile.

Related words

• mug
• mugging