Found 2 items, similar to Thug.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: thug
thug
n : an aggressive and violent young criminal [syn:
hood,
hoodlum,
goon,
punk,
tough,
toughie,
strong-armer]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Thug
Thug
\Thug\ (th[u^]g; 277), n. [Hind. thag a deceiver, robber.]
1. One of an association of robbers and murderers in India
who practiced murder by stealthy approaches, and from
religious motives. They have been nearly exterminated by
the British government.
[1913 Webster]
2. An assassin; a ruffian; a rough.
“Thugs and midnight
rounders.” --The Century.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
[1913 Webster]