thug

Noun

A violent person, especially a criminal.

ریشه

Early 19th century (denoting a member of a group of thieves and murderers in India): from Hindi ṭhag, based on Sanskrit sthagati 'he covers, conceals'.

مثال

• He was attacked by a gang of thugs.
• The thug stole her purse.
• He was known as a local thug.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Gang of thugs Violent thug Local thug Arrest the thug