Phrasal Verb | Disrespect / Social Dismissal
Encyclopedia of British Slang
MUG OFF
Phrasal Verb | Moderate | Disrespect / Social Dismissal
MUG OFF Pronunciation: /m?g ?f/ Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb Severity Level: Moderate Category: Disrespect / Social Dismissal
Core Definition
To mug someone off means:
To treat someone disrespectfully
To embarrass someone publicly
To take advantage of someone
It builds on mug.
Linguistic Origins
Emerging from urban British slang, particularly London speech.
Widely popularised in early 21st-century television and youth culture.
Usage Contexts
Relationship:
She mugged him off.
Work:
Dont mug me off.
Argument:
You mugged me off.
It implies social humiliation.
Emotional Register
Mug off carries emotional heat.
It signals betrayal or disrespect.
Final Assessment
Mug off captures public disrespect.
With urban intensity.
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