Mugging
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Mugging
verb
- To strike in the face.
- To assault for the purpose of robbery.
- To exaggerate a facial expression for communicative emphasis; to make a face, to pose, as for photographs or in a performance, in an exaggerated or affected manner.
"The children weren't interested in sitting still for a serious photo; they mugged for the camera."
- To photograph for identification; to take a mug shot.
- To learn or review a subject as much as possible in a short time; cram.
Anagrams of Mugging
No exact anagrams found for "mugging". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
m3
u1
g2
g2
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Mugging
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Mugging"
Mugging is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Mugging" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "mugging" is a medium-scoring word.