Thug (Noun)
Meaning
An aggressive and violent young criminal.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The police officer was attacked by a thug on the street corner who had a history of violent behavior.
- He was known as a thug in the neighborhood, always looking for a fight and causing trouble wherever he went.
- The thug was arrested and charged with assault after punching a bystander in the face.
- The community was plagued by a group of thugs who vandalized property and intimidated residents.
- The young thug was sentenced to juvenile detention for his role in a string of violent robberies.