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Thug is a term for a violent, lawless person, especially a man. The word was originally used in the 1800s as a name for members of a group of men in India said to be professional criminals and murderers.
Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word thug, which can mean a violent criminal, a member of a gang, or a murderous robber in India's past. See examples of thug in sentences and related articles.
THUG definition: 1. a man who acts violently, especially to commit a crime: 2. a man who acts violently, especially…. Learn more.
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A thug is a bad guy or a bully, especially a violent one. A thug might break into someone's house, push its owners around, and steal their TV. It's hard to reason with thugs, since they'd rather intimidate and physically hurt people than talk.
Definition of thug noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
thug. noun [ C ] uk / θʌɡ / us. Add to word list Add to word list. an unpleasant person who behaves violently. (Definition of thug from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
