mugshot
Translation
mugshot
Examples
The police released the suspect's mugshot.
The police released the suspect's mugshot.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) mugshot a photograph of a person's face made for an official purpose The police released the suspect's mugshot.
Similar Words
police photo, booking photograph
Etymology
From 'mug', a slang term for 'face', and 'shot', meaning a photograph.
Memory Tips
Imagine a criminal holding a coffee 'mug' for their 'shot' (photo) at the police station.