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mugshot

/mʌɡʃɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does mugshot mean?

noun

A photograph of a person, especially one taken by the police, typically for identification purposes. A person who is considered to be a failure or a disappointment.

Example

"The suspect's mugshot was released to the press after his arrest."

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