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| A '''mug''' is a sturdily built type of ] ] often used for ]s, such as ], ], and ]. The mug is usually used in less formal settings. In polite society, a ] is the preferred method of serving tea. Mugs are usually made of ] (china) but some are made of ] and some (usually intended for ]s) are made of plastic. | A '''mug''', often called a '''beaker''' in ], is a sturdily built type of ] ] often used for ]s, such as ], ], and ]. The mug is usually used in less formal settings. In polite society, a ] is the preferred method of serving tea. Mugs are usually made of ] (china) but some are made of ] and some (usually intended for ]s) are made of plastic. | ||
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This article is about the beverage container. For the root beer see Mug Root Beer.
A mug, often called a beaker in Britain, is a sturdily built type of ceramic cup often used for hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The mug is usually used in less formal settings. In polite society, a tea cup is the preferred method of serving tea. Mugs are usually made of porcelain (china) but some are made of Pyrex and some (usually intended for campers) are made of plastic.
The brand product Cup-a-Soup is served in a mug, despite the title including the word cup.
Other uses
- To mug can mean to assualt with intent to rob, see mugging.
- Mug can also be used to mean chump.
- The quantity mug identifies the amount of something that can be stored inside a mug (e.g. a mug of water.)
- MUG is an acronym for Male Unbifurcated Garment, a generic term for any type of skirt, such as a kilt or sarong, designed to be worn by a man.