thug — A violent person, especially a criminal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A violent person, especially a criminal
Pronunciation (IPA): /θʌɡ/
Korean meaning: 폭력배, 깡패, 악한
Korean pronunciation: **썩**
Example Sentences
- The movie villain hired a bunch of thugs to do his dirty work.
- My cat acts like a thug, stealing food from other pets.
- He looked like a thug but was actually a gentle kindergarten teacher.
thug
NOUN//θʌɡ//
A violent person, especially a criminal
💡 Concept
A violent person, especially a criminal
🎵 Rhyme
A thug finds peace in a hug and mug
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/θʌɡ/
🇬🇧 UK/θʌɡ/
🌳Etymology
Rootthug
Origin
19세기 인도에서 활동한 'Thuggee'라는 강도 살인단에서 유래. 이들은 힌두 여신 칼리를 숭배하며 여행자들을 목졸라 죽이고 재물을 빼앗았다.
🎵Rhyme
hugbugmugrug
hug
bug
mug
rug
🔗Collocations
street thug
hired thug
thug life
petty thug
dangerous thug
📝Examples
“The movie villain hired a bunch of thugs to do his dirty work.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat acts like a thug, stealing food from other pets.”
😄 Fun example
“He looked like a thug but was actually a gentle kindergarten teacher.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
gangsterhooligancriminalruffianbully
Antonyms
gentlemanpacifistpeacemaker
Related
violencecrimeintimidategang
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