1. A violent street robbery
   "The tourist fell victim to a mugging in a poorly lit alley"

1. Rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
   "I was mugged in the streets of New York last night"
    
2. To stare awkwardly
   "He mugged at the camera during the interview"

Derived forms: muggings

Type of: assault, gaze, hold up, stare, stick up

Encyclopedia: Mugging