: a usually harmless freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) of the Indian subcontinent with a broad heavy snout
: one who attacks with intent to rob
: one that grimaces especially before an audience
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
In an instant, United had turned defence into attack — like the meme of the old man who is bent over in apparent pain when threatened by a knife-carrying mugger.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Sri Lanka is home to two species of crocodiles, the mugger and the saltwater, and the latter is one of the largest reptile species in the world.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
While mugger crocodiles typically inhabit freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known for their ability to travel between freshwater and marine environments, occasionally appearing along the coast, especially near estuaries or river mouths.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
On Friday, cops pulled over a mugger who allegedly stole a bag from a man at Baychester and Bartow Aves.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
Rouse, who was attacked by a mugger in a Sacramento parking lot, still deals with mental health symptoms from the trauma.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
After Mineo was stabbed by a mugger outside of his West Hollywood apartment on Feb. 12, 1976, Mintz accompanied his body on a flight to New York and attended his funeral.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Media reports, quoting volunteers, said at least five people were injured after being stabbed by muggers.
—Julhas Alam and Al Emrun Garjon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
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Police have arrested the brazen mugger who attacked a Hell’s Kitchen food cart vendor, knocking out several of the victim’s teeth before robbing him of thousands of dollars, police said Friday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
In an instant, United had turned defence into attack — like the meme of the old man who is bent over in apparent pain when threatened by a knife-carrying mugger.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Sri Lanka is home to two species of crocodiles, the mugger and the saltwater, and the latter is one of the largest reptile species in the world.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
While mugger crocodiles typically inhabit freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known for their ability to travel between freshwater and marine environments, occasionally appearing along the coast, especially near estuaries or river mouths.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
On Friday, cops pulled over a mugger who allegedly stole a bag from a man at Baychester and Bartow Aves.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
Rouse, who was attacked by a mugger in a Sacramento parking lot, still deals with mental health symptoms from the trauma.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
After Mineo was stabbed by a mugger outside of his West Hollywood apartment on Feb. 12, 1976, Mintz accompanied his body on a flight to New York and attended his funeral.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Media reports, quoting volunteers, said at least five people were injured after being stabbed by muggers.
—Julhas Alam and Al Emrun Garjon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mugger. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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