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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thugs

/θʌɡz/ noun · British & US
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What does thugs mean?

noun

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

Example

"The police arrested a group of thugs who had been terrorizing the neighborhood."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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