Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
muggins
noun
/ˈmʌɡ.ɪnz/
Definition
A foolish or gullible person; someone who is easily tricked or taken advantage of.
Examples
- After he lent money to his friends who never paid him back, he realized he was just being muggins.
- Don’t be such a muggins, stand up for yourself!
- She always thinks that everyone has good intentions, but sometimes she can be a bit of a muggins.
Meaning
The term ‘muggins’ is often used to refer to someone who is naive or simple and who allows others to exploit them.
Synonyms
- fool
- simpleton
- dupe
- gull
- prat
