A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words / Used at the Present Day in the Streets of London; the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge; the Houses of Parliament; the Dens of St. Giles; and the Palaces of St. James.

by John Camden Hotten

MUFTI, the civilian dress of a naval or military officer when off duty.—Anglo Indian.

MUG, to fight, or chastise.

MUG, “to MUG oneself,” to get tipsy.

MUG, the mouth, or face.—Old.

MUGGING, a thrashing,—synonymous with slogging, both terms of the “ring,” and frequently used by fighting men.

MUGGY, drunk.

MUG-UP, to paint one’s face.—Theatrical. To “cram” for an examination.—Army.

MULL, “to make a MULL of it,” to spoil anything, or make a fool of oneself.—Gipsey.

MULLIGRUBS.—Vide MOLLYGRUBS.

MULTEE KERTEVER, very bad.—Italian, MOLTO CATTIVO.