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thuggish Definition


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thug
noun
    1. A violent or brutal person.
      Thesaurus: hoodlum (US), hooligan, ruffian, gangster, robber, bandit, mugger, murderer, assassin, goon (slang), bruiser (slang), tough (slang), heavy (slang).
    2. historical
      A member of a religious organization of robbers and murderers in India.
      Form: Thug
Derivative: thuggery
noun
    Derivative: thuggish
    adj
      Etymology: 19c: from Hindi thag ‘thief' or ‘cheat'.



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