mug shot
noun
: a photograph of usually a person's head and especially face
specifically
: a police photograph of a suspect's face or profile
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When reports of Sada Baby’s arrest emerged, the rapper’s wide-eyed mug shot quickly went viral on social media.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Following her second arrest in a span of a month, authorities have released another mug shot of Georgia woman whose mug shot for a previous arrest went viral.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The mug shot has become one of the most infamous photos of the president and is a symbol of defiance for both Trump and his supporters.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The mug shot was also featured in merchandise sold by his 2024 campaign.
—Stacey Dec, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Following her second arrest in a span of a month, authorities have released another mug shot of Georgia woman whose mug shot for a previous arrest went viral.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The mug shot has become one of the most infamous photos of the president and is a symbol of defiance for both Trump and his supporters.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The mug shot was also featured in merchandise sold by his 2024 campaign.
—Stacey Dec, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Mug shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mug%20shot. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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