as a mug

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Meaning · English

To a great extent; exceedingly; very.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

To lớn, rất nhiều, quá mức

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I worked all day and I'm as hungry as a mug.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “as a mug” mean?

To a great extent; exceedingly; very.

Is “as a mug” formal or informal?

as a mug is generally slang.