Definition

1. Noun:
   • A violent street robbery: "mugging" refers specifically to the criminal act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place, typically using the threat or application of force.

Usage

• The word "mugging" is used as a countable noun to describe an instance of this crime.
• It is commonly used in news reports, police statements, and everyday conversation about urban crime.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • There has been a sharp increase in muggings in the city center.
  • She was a victim of a brutal mugging on her way home.
  • Witnesses described the mugging to the arriving officers.

Advanced Usage

• "to be mugging-prone" (informal adjective phrase): describing an area where muggings frequently occur.
  • Tourists are advised to avoid the mugging-prone alleyways after dark.

Variants and Related Words

• Mug (verb): to attack and rob someone in a public place.
  • He was mugged for his wallet.
• Mugger (noun): a person who commits a mugging.
  • The mugger fled the scene on foot.

Synonyms

• Street robbery: a robbery that takes place in a public area.
• Hold-up: (informal) an instance of armed robbery.

Related Phrases

• To have/get mugged: to be the victim of a mugging.
  • If you carry expensive items openly, you risk getting mugged.

Noun

1. assault with intent to rob