Pronunciation: /θʌɡ/
noun a violent person, especially a criminal
A1 The thug ran away when he saw the police.
A2 The thug was arrested for stealing from the store.
B1 The thug intimidated the witness to keep quiet.
B2 The thug was known for his violent behavior in the neighborhood.
C1 The thug was involved in organized crime and drug trafficking.
C2 The thug's criminal empire spanned across multiple cities.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a thug
A1 He is a thug who always causes trouble.
A2 The thug behavior of the bullies scared the other students.
B1 The thug tactics used by the gang were ruthless and violent.
B2 The politician was accused of using thug-like methods to intimidate his opponents.
C1 The thug mentality of the criminal organization led to widespread fear in the community.
C2 The thug reputation of the infamous mob boss preceded him wherever he went.
formal The police arrested the suspected thug for armed robbery.
informal I heard that thug got into a fight at the bar last night.
slang That thug is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
figurative His aggressive behavior at work earned him the reputation of being a corporate thug.
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