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gigglemug en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈɡɪɡl̩mʌɡ/

Etymology

First attested in the Victorian Era, from giggle + mug

Meanings

1. (dated, rare, slang) A smiling face
   • The students walked down the hallway, their gigglemugs showing their excitement.
   • Mrs. Smyth scowls at me. "Why do you wear such a gigglemug? What is so amusing? We will surely be delayed. My husband has a vital appointment he cannot miss." 2020, Karin De Havin, chapter 9, in Jin In Time-Two: A Young Adult Travel Romance:
2. A perpetually smiling and optimistic person
   • 'You were quite the gigglemug back then, Hugo,' said Walter approvingly. 'Even after your father died, you and Flo always managed to make a joy of Christmas. In fact, it was your favourite time of the year.' 2020, Catherine Doyle, chapter 1, in The Miracle on Ebenezer Street:
   • Stepping backward, I looked into the face of Bernard—a definite gigglemug. I could have sworn I'd never seen anyone smile as broadly and as often as the sentry. Even when delivering bad news, he held a joyous expression. 2023, SF Benson, chapter 6, in Death and Ruin: All Things Dark and Deadly, Book 4:
   • He was quite a gigglemug and brightened the dull Monday.
3. A person who deceitfully behaves in a happy manner
   • Her boss is just a big gigglemug, and she's the only one who knows what he's really like.

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