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mug-hunting

mug-hunting

8.4
An activity of looking for mugs to collect like rare coffee cups
  • noun
translation icon : colección de tazas
  • Weekend mug-hunting trips have become a tradition for their family.

Examples

  • His passion for mug-hunting has filled their kitchen cabinets with colorful ceramics.

  • She found a rare vintage cup during her last mug-hunting outing.

  • I enjoy mug-hunting on weekends.

  • Have you tried mug-hunting in antique shops?

  • Her favorite hobby is mug-hunting, and she loves discovering unique designs at flea markets.

  • Every Saturday, they go mug-hunting to find collectible mugs for their collection.

  • He shares tips for successful mug-hunting on his blog, attracting fellow enthusiasts.

How Serious

bibliomania
1 9.9
mug-hunting
8.4
hobby
297 1.0
pastime
59 2.0

Surface Forms

mug-hunting singular
mug-huntings plural

Morphology

mug-hunting = mug + hunting (transparent) = mug + hunt + ing

The compound combines 'mug' and the gerund 'hunting' (searching for), so the meaning 'searching for mugs' is directly derivable by learners.

Etymology

Mug-hunting joins mug ('cup') and hunt ('to search'), giving a clear image of someone looking for special cups, like treasure hunting but for mugs.