thug

Definition

  • noun: a violent criminal
  • noun: a brutal ruffian or assassin
  • synonyms: gangster, assassin, ruffian

Examples

  • He was beaten and robbed by street 'thugs'.

  • a 'thuggish' regime

  • a gang of 'thugs'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to an important voice.... You ever lay eyes on Wayne at one of these things? No one has. Not in years. ... people put their faith in a murderous thug in a mask and a cape. A thug who showed his true nature... when he betrayed the trust of this great man... and murdered 'im in cold blood. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises