the term mugging which means to study hard surface a few years ago. what is its origin??
eg: no time to talk to u right now, i am mugging for the physics test tmr.
2006-12-04 23:21:45 · 4 answers · asked by jackie . 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Well, I do not know why it is called like that but you gave me a chance to learn sth new. Here is the definition I found in The Cambridge Dictionary Online -
mug (sth) up (phrasal verb [M] UK INFORMAL)
to study a subject quickly before taking an exam:
I've got to mug up (on) my History before tomorrow's exam.
Good luck in your exam!!!
2006-12-05 00:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Klaudia B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mugging Definition
2016-10-02 23:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the term was "swotting", at least that's what my English friends called it!
Mugging means making exaggerated faces (usually to attract attention) -- or -- the experience (as either victim or perpetrator) of a robbery involving assault.
2006-12-05 00:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have seven years of University and this is the very first time I've ever heard the term...perhaps it is a local colloquialism of your neck of the woods.
2006-12-04 23:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋