mugging
🇺🇸
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
noun
R
An act of attacking someone violently to steal their money, especially in a public place.
There have been several muggings in the neighborhood recently, so be careful when you go out at night.
R
The act of memorizing something by repeating it, without understanding its meaning.
Some students prefer mugging over understanding the concepts for their exams.
translation
An act of attacking someone violently to steal their money, especially in a public place.; The act of memorizing something by repeating it, without understanding its meaning.
Word Forms
Plural
muggings