canecas, xícaras, rostos
1. Plural of mug; large drinking cups, typically cylindrical with a handle
I have a collection of ceramic mugs in my kitchen cabinet.
Tenho uma coleção de canecas de cerâmica no armário da cozinha.
2. Plural of mug; a person's face (informal/slang)
The criminals' mugs were plastered all over the wanted posters.
Os rostos dos criminosos estavam espalhados por todos os cartazes de procurado.
3. Third person singular or plural present tense of the verb 'to mug'; to attack and rob someone
He mugs tourists in the park at night.
Ele assalta turistas no parque à noite.
4. Third person singular or plural present tense of the verb 'to mug'; to make exaggerated facial expressions
The actor mugs for the camera during the comedy scene.
O ator faz caretices para a câmera durante a cena de comédia.
In Brazilian culture, 'canecas' are common household items and often personalized with names or designs as gifts. The term 'mugs' as slang for faces is understood in Brazilian Portuguese but less commonly used than in English-speaking countries. The verb 'mugging' relates to urban crime concerns in major US cities, though the concept is universal.
NYC Slang
mugs (faces in NYC street slang), stick up (to rob/mug someone)
Related Idioms & Phrases
mug shot (photograph taken by police)
that's a mug's game (foolish or pointless activity)
get mugged (be robbed or fooled)
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