thug

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses violence, especially as a way of resolving conflicts or getting what they want.

  - "The gang member was known as a notorious thug."
  - "Despite his tough exterior, he was a gentle thug at heart."

• noun

  A person who is involved in criminal activities, often wearing distinctive clothing and displaying aggressive behavior.

  - "The police arrested several thugs during the raid."
  - "He grew up in a neighborhood filled with drug dealers and thugs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thug
rug , hug , mug , slug , tug

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Variants

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thug , thuggeries , thuggery , thuggish , thugs

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Etymology

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Originally, a thug was an Indian bandit or robber, from the Sanskrit word 'thag,' meaning 'to rob' or 'to plunder'. The term was later adopted by British authorities to describe Indian criminals. In the United States, the term came to be associated with violent urban criminals.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thug' was popularized in the United States by the rap group 2Pac and the Outlawz, who used the term as a symbol of their gangsta lifestyle.

2. In India, the term 'thug' originally referred to a group of robbers who were known for their elaborate and sophisticated methods of deception and violence.

3. The term 'thuggee' was officially abolished by the British East India Company in 1840, after a campaign of violence and intimidation against the robbers.

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Related Concepts

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1. gang: Thugs are often associated with gangs, which are groups of individuals who identify with each other and engage in criminal activities together.

2. criminal: Thugs are a type of criminal, characterized by their use of violence and aggression to achieve their goals.

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Culture

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The term 'thug' has been used in various forms of media to depict violent and criminal individuals. In literature, thugs have been portrayed in novels such as 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain. In music, the term has been used in songs such as 'Thug Life' by Tupac Shakur and 'Thuggin'' by Lil' Uzi Vert. In art, thugs have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of violence and criminality.

How to Memorize "thug"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing baggy clothes and a bandana, carrying a weapon and looking menacing. This is a common visual representation of a thug.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thug' with violence, aggression, and criminal behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Tough Guys Understand Brutality' to remember the definition of thug.

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