Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Mug

What does it mean?

Fool/easy victim; also cup (context).

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

Use it to describe someone easily tricked.

Examples

Example 1: It was a complete mug and we had to start again.

Example 2: The manager called it a mug, but we laughed it off.

Question for you

When would you use "Mug" in real life?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Mug can mean a person, a face, or to rob someone, so context matters. If you want to use it safely, we can practise it in online lessons. A softer insult is numpty. Find out more here.