thug
word
/ˈθəɡ/
thuhg
/θˈʌɡ/
thuhg
Definition
A thug is a violent person, usually someone who threatens or attacks others, often involved in criminal activities.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and often negative. 'Thug' refers to criminals, especially those who use violence or intimidation. Can be offensive if applied to individuals without proof. Common in news or movies, less so in polite conversation.
Spanish: matón - delincuentePortuguese (BR): bandido - criminosoPortuguese (PT): bandido - criminosoChinese (Simplified): 暴徒 - 恶棍Chinese (Traditional): 暴徒 - 惡棍Hindi: गुंडाArabic: بلطجي - مجرمBengali: গুণ্ডা - সন্ত্রাসীRussian: бандит - головорезJapanese: チンピラ - 暴漢Vietnamese: du côn - kẻ côn đồKorean: 깡패 - 폭력배Turkish: çete üyesi - serseriUrdu: غنڈہIndonesian: preman - penjahat
Example Sentences
The police arrested a thug last night.
basic
People are afraid of the neighborhood thug.
basic
He acts tough, but he's not really a thug.
natural
Everyone knows the club is run by local thugs.
natural
You can't let a few thugs scare you away from your dreams.
natural
A group of thugs broke the windows.
basic