mugshot
|mug/shot|
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/ˈmʌɡˌʃɑt/
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/ˈmʌɡˌʃɒt/
police photograph
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mugshot' originates from English, specifically the word 'mug,' where 'mug' meant 'face,' combined with 'shot,' meaning 'photograph.'
Historical Evolution
'mug' changed from the English word 'mug' meaning 'face' and 'shot' from 'photograph,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'mugshot.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a photograph of a face,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a police photograph of a suspect.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a photograph of a person's face, especially one taken for police records.
The police released the mugshot of the suspect to the media.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/27 08:33