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Definitions by mclovin2004

as a mug /æz ə mʌɡ/
adverbial phrase | colloquial slang

Used as an emphatic intensifier to express an extreme degree of a particular quality, condition, or characteristic. Functioning similarly to extremely, exceptionally, or exceedingly, the phrase follows an adjective to emphasize the remarkable or excessive nature of what is being described. Often employed in casual, expressive speech to convey admiration, discomfort, astonishment, or exaggeration.
"Wow, Saffina is pretty as a mug"
"Canada is cold as a mug"
"Sue is silly as a mug"
as a mug by mclovin2004 November 2, 2026