adjective
Street Slang
Muggy
/ˈmʌɡi/ · adjective · slang
Disrespectful, sly, or taking someone for a fool.
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Definitions
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Treating someone like a mug, meaning a fool.
“Don't be muggy, just be honest with her.”
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Behaving in a cheeky, disrespectful way toward someone.
“That was a muggy move, switching on his mate.”
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Popularised by reality TV as a put-down for sly behaviour.
“Muggy behaviour, plain and simple.”
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Muggy In A Sentence
That's muggy, you can't do your bro like that.
He's being proper muggy about it.
Don't come at me all muggy.
Origin & Usage
From mug meaning a fool, it became UK slang for disrespectful, sly behaviour, boosted by reality TV like Love Island.
People Also Ask
What does muggy mean in British slang?
Muggy means disrespectful, sly, or taking someone for a fool.
What does mug mean in UK slang?
A mug is a fool or someone easily taken advantage of.
Where did muggy come from?
It comes from mug meaning a fool, and was boosted by UK reality TV.
How do you use muggy in a sentence?
For example: 'that's a muggy move' — meaning sly and disrespectful.
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