Thug was the name given by the British in India in the 19th century to a member of a band of thieves and murderers. A thug would pretend to be friendly with a traveler and offer to share a journey.

THUG definition: a violent, lawless, or vicious person, especially one who commits a crime such as assault, robbery, or murder. See examples of thug used in a sentence.

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A thug is a bad guy or a bully, especially a violent one. A thug might break into someone's house, push its owners around, and steal their TV.

THUG definition: 1. a man who acts violently, especially to commit a crime: 2. a man who acts violently, especially…. Learn more.

4 days ago · Noun thug (plural thugs) A person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization. A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.

2 meanings: 1. a tough and violent man, esp a criminal 2. (formerly) a member of an organization of robbers and assassins in.... Click for more definitions.

Definition of thug noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Factsheet What does the word thug mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word thug. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

thug (θʌg) n. 1. a vicious criminal or ruffian. 2. (sometimes cap.) a member of a fraternity of professional robbers and murderers in India, suppressed by the British in the 19th century.