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thug
noun
verb
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
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/ʈʰɑɡ/
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noun
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.
In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.
A punk; a hoodlum; a hooligan.
verb
To commit acts of thuggery, to live the life of a thug, or to dress and act in a manner reminiscent of someone who does.