Mug
Mug noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: just a bunch of mugs with no respect for anyone, not even themselves
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Mugging the Monster: A rather dim robber decides to try and mug Santa while he mockingly collects for charity.
Source: Film / Santa's Slay -
For instance when someone tried to mug her, she ended up breaking their nose; another time she stopped a robber by grasping hold of their legs and holding on all the way to end of the street when they gave up.
Source: Series / Last of the Summer Wine
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