What does THUGS mean?

Thugs

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Violent criminals who are part of a gang or group.

Pronunciations: US: /θʌɡz/; UK: /θʌɡz/

Origin and Usage: The word "thug" comes from the Hindi word "thag," which means "swindler" or "deceiver." It was first used in English in the early 1800s to describe a group of criminals in India who would rob and murder travelers. The word has since been used to describe violent criminals who are part of a gang or group.

Synonyms: Criminals, gangsters, hoodlums, mobsters, ruffians

Related Words: Crime, gangs, theft, violence, drugs

Example Sentences:

• The city has been plagued by a wave of violence, with thugs robbing and attacking innocent people on the streets.
• The police arrested several suspected thugs in connection with the recent string of burglaries.
• She was terrified when a group of thugs approached her in the dark alley.