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thug

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /θʌɡ/

Forms: thugs

thug means: A violent person who hurts or frightens others, often while committing crimes.

noun

VIOLENT PERSONB2

A violent person who hurts or frightens others, often while committing crimes.

  • A thug stole his bag.
  • Two thugs threatened the shop owner.
  • The police arrested the armed thug.

Similar words: hoodlum, ruffian

Common phrases: violent thug, hired thug, gang of thugs

Questions about thug

What does thug mean?

A violent person who hurts or frightens others, often while committing crimes.

What is thug in other languages?

Türkçe: haydut · Español: matón · Français: brute · Deutsch: Schläger · Italiano: teppista · 日本語: 暴漢

How do you pronounce thug?

It is pronounced /θʌɡ/.

How do you use thug in a sentence?

A thug stole his bag. Two thugs threatened the shop owner.

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