thug

noun
UK: /θʌɡ/
US: /θʌɡ/

  1. A violent person, especially a criminal.

    1. The thug was arrested for robbery.
    2. The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of thugs, known for their brutality and disregard for the law.

  2. A person who uses violence or threats to get what they want.

    1. He acted like a thug to get his way.
    2. Don't let anyone treat you like that, stand up to bullies and petty thugs.

Synonyms

criminal gangster hoodlum bully ruffian hooligan
thug verb

  1. To behave in a violent or aggressive manner.

    1. He thugged his way through the crowd.
    2. The group thugged up the place, breaking things and causing a lot of damage.
thug adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a violent criminal.

    1. That was a thug move.
    2. The thug life isn't for me, I prefer a more relaxed environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thug" in English means: A violent person, especially a criminal., A person who uses violence or threats to get what they want..

The phonetic transcription of "thug" is /θʌɡ/ in British English and /θʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thug": criminal, gangster, hoodlum, bully, ruffian, hooligan.

Example usage of "thug": "The thug was arrested for robbery.". More examples on the page.