| Pronunciation: | | thug
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| | Definition: | | [n] an aggressive and violent young criminal |
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| | Synonyms: | | goon, hood, hoodlum, punk, strong-armer, tough, toughie |
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| | See Also: | | criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Thug\, n.
An assassin; a ruffian; a rough. ``Thugs and midnight
rounders.'' --The Century.
\Thug\, n. [Hind. thag a deceiver, robber.]
One of an association of robbers and murderers in India who
practiced murder by stealthy approaches, and from religious
motives. They have been nearly exterminated by the British
government.
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