thugs
word · lemma: thug
/ˈθəɡz/
thugz
/θˈʌɡz/
thugz
Definition
Violent, often criminal people who threaten, attack, or intimidate others, usually as part of a group.
Usage & Nuances
'Thugs' is informal and negative; often describes aggressive criminals or street gang members. Not for polite or formal contexts. Common in media reports about violence or crime. Don't use lightly—it strongly implies violence.
Spanish: matones - pandillerosPortuguese (BR): bandidos - marginaisPortuguese (PT): bandidos - marginaisChinese (Simplified): 暴徒 - 打手Chinese (Traditional): 暴徒 - 打手Hindi: गुंडेArabic: بلطجية - سفاحونBengali: বদমাশ - গুন্ডাRussian: головорезы - бандитыJapanese: チンピラ - 不良Vietnamese: côn đồ - du cônKorean: 불량배 - 깡패Turkish: eşkiyalar - serserilerUrdu: غنڈےIndonesian: preman - bandit
Example Sentences
The thugs stole his bicycle.
basic
Police arrested the thugs after the fight.
basic
The store was damaged by a group of thugs.
basic
When the lights went out, the thugs smashed windows and ran.
natural
Don’t let those thugs scare you; stand your ground.
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People are tired of thugs causing trouble in the neighborhood.
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