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| A '''mug''' or '''coffee 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 and |
A '''mug''' or '''coffee 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 and sometimes coffee (then called a '''coffee cup'''). 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 or coffee 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 and sometimes coffee (then called a coffee cup). 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.