builder's mug
(UK) A large ceramic mug for hot drinks.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK) A large ceramic mug for hot drinks.
Origin: From , from its being the stereotypical mug used by builders (stereotypically to drink builder's tea). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK, informal) A unit of volumetric measure equivalent to the typical builder's mug, around 1/2-pint (10 oz.; 300 cc; 300 mL; 30 cL; 1 cup).
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