First Known Use: 1810
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thug
noun \ˈthəg\
: a violent criminal
Full Definition of THUG
— thug·gery \ˈthə-g(ə-)rē\ noun
— thug·gish \ˈthə-gish\ adjective
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Origin of THUG
Hindi & Urdu ṭhag, literally, thief
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THUGGERY Defined for Kids
thug
noun \ˈthəg\
Definition of THUG for Kids
: a violent person or criminal
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