mugged
Because it is a word with a single syllable, mugged is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofmugged
- 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.
Example: "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.
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