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Meaning of thugs

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

thugs

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

  2. One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.

  3. In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.

  4. A punk; a hoodlum; a hooligan.