goonda

/ˈgʊndə/

Definitions

1. noun

A thug or a local bully, especially in India; a rowdy or a hooligan.

“The police arrested the notorious goonda who had been terrorizing the neighborhood.”

Synonyms

  • hooligan
  • rowdy
  • ruffian
  • thug

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • law-abiding citizen