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mug

[muhg] / mʌg /


VERB
hold up
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His eBay seller’s page featured sports collectibles and plenty of GameStop-related merchandise, such as a GameStop mug for over $3,000, a GameStop mouse pad for over $1,500 and a pair of socks for over $14,000.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

When we did the “High Potential” pilot, the props department said I got a mug in the scene and if I wanted anything on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Soft enough to give under a fork, structured enough to hold its shape beside a mug of coffee.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"One old lady pays me with a pint mug of tea and two slices of toast".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"And give him a mug of warm milk before he turns in."

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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