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Meaning of mug up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To study intensely.
    intransitive, slang
  2. To paint one's face or put on a costume for the purpose of impersonation.
    intransitive, obsolete, slang

Examples

“I mugged up on the meaning of road signs before taking my driving test.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

mugged mugged off mugged up mugging mugging off mugging up

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