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Meaning of thug in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /θəɡ/

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  1. Noun

    thug

    Etymology

    early 19th century (in thug (sense 2)): from Hindi ṭhag‘swindler, thief’, based on Sanskrit sthagati‘he covers or conceals’. thug (sense 1) arose in the mid 19th century

    Definitions

    1. an aggressive and violent young criminal

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