mug
noun
a drinking cup, usually cylindrical in shape, having a handle, and often of a heavy substance, as earthenware.
was mugging
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past progressiveof mug.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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On that same Super Bowl media night at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Kelce was mugging for the jeering crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Hachimura got Kuzma’s attention while Gill was mugging it up for a selfie.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022
Yes, Rob, the one who avoided cameras for what seemed like forever, was mugging it up in the photo booth and in a candid with his lady.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2016
Durand was mugging for his video camera, describing his excitement and, occasionally, not forgetting how he financed his lifestyle, giving shout-outs to his sponsors.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2013
I was mugging up my part for the Comedians, you know.
From The Master of the Shell by Talbot Baines Reed
