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      [Verb]  | "mug up" 


      1: to study intensively (as for an examination)

      2: to work up by study


      Origin: circa 1860 ;

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       [ "mugging up" ]

      1: When 2 people are kissing in a corner, typically a shady club or house party.

        * e.g.,  ... Did you see Jenn mugging up with Rob last night? 

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      1: The term "Mug Up" was used in coastal communities by the mid-1800s to describe any snack or coffee break throughout the day or evening. “Mug ups" were an important part of life for fishermen. They would gather and have a hearty meal and warm up whenever they could take a break. Today, this nautical expression still describes a gathering of people for a drink and meal Today, Mug-up is used by Scouts Canada to describe an evening snack (after dinner, but before Campfire). It is usually soup or hot chocolate and something to munch on (grilled cheese, etc).

        * e.g.,  ... We'll meet for a mug-up with the boys when we reach harbour. 

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      1: Usually morning coffee break. Still used on the waterfront in New England fishing towns particularly Gloucester, MA. Term was used in the movie Captains Corageous ( 1925, Spenser Tracy ) to add local flavor to this movie about the hard life of the Gloucester fishermen.

        * e.g.,  ... coffee break Mug-up 

       [ "mug up" ]

      1: to get coffee. The caffiene equivalent of "smoke 'em if you got 'em"

        * e.g.,  ... We'll be driving straight through, so now's your last chance to mug up. 

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      1: Mug up is the phrase shouted by an English Pornographer moments before the lead actor reaches Billy Mill Roundabout, this ensuring the actor(s)/actress(es) arecorrectly positioned to catch the “Money Shot” on their Boat Race. Sometimes, should the budget of the skin flick allow it, there will be a special role dedicated to this task. That person is known as Sarson, as they are specifically watching for the Vinegar Strokes.

        * e.g.,  ... Mug Up Jeremy, Quentin’s just reached his Vinegar Strokes. 

       [ "mugged up" ]

      1: A slang used mostly in the LGBTQ+ community when you look all cute and pretty after getting ready or after taking picture

        * e.g.,  ... “I’m all mugged up today” “Ouu I look mugged up” 

       [ "Mug up" ]

      1: Showing your face/how you look “mug” also relates to “mug shot”.

        * e.g.,  ... Person A: that story you posted of yourself on instagram is readable. Person B: girl mug up then ho. 

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