Thuggish: meaning, definitions and examples
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thuggish
[ θʌɡɪʃ ]
describing behavior
Thuggish describes a characteristic or behavior that is aggressive, violent, or associated with thugs. It often implies a lack of empathy or consideration for others, presenting a rough or criminal demeanor.
Synonyms
brutish, bully, rough, violent.
Examples of usage
- The thuggish gang intimidated the neighborhood.
- He had a thuggish attitude during the altercation.
- The movie depicted thuggish characters involved in crime.
- Her thuggish behavior surprised her friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "thuggish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gângster
🇮🇳 गुंडा
🇩🇪 Rüpel
🇮🇩 preman
🇺🇦 бандитський
🇵🇱 bandycki
🇯🇵 チンピラ
🇫🇷 voyou
🇪🇸 matón
🇹🇷 sokak çetesi
🇰🇷 조폭
🇸🇦 بلطجي
🇨🇿 gangsterský
🇸🇰 gangsterský
🇨🇳 流氓
🇸🇮 gangsterski
🇮🇸 glæfrungur
🇰🇿 бандиттік
🇬🇪 ბანდიტური
🇦🇿 qanunsuz
🇲🇽 matón
Etymology
The word 'thuggish' is derived from 'thug', which has its origins in the early 19th century. 'Thug' comes from the Hindi word 'thag', meaning 'deceiver' or 'robber', and referred to a member of a criminal gang in India who would assassinate travelers. The term gained notoriety in British colonial times, when it was adapted to describe violent criminals. It evolved in the English language to carry connotations beyond mere criminality to include a rugged, often brutish demeanor. Over time, 'thuggish' came to describe a range of behaviors associated with aggression and a lack of civility, often used in contexts relating to youth culture or violent crime.