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thug

/θʌɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does thug mean?

noun

A thug is a person who uses violence or intimidation to get what they want. A thug is often associated with organized crime or street gangs.

Example

"The police arrested the thug who had been robbing stores in the neighborhood."

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