English · Phrasal verb Attested

mug off

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To cheat, swindle, dupe (someone).

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

To verbally abuse or insult (someone).

Sources & notes

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

What does “mug off” mean?

To cheat, swindle, dupe (someone).

Is “mug off” formal or informal?

mug off is generally slang.

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