Definitions

1. noun

A person who uses or threatens violence, especially as a means of intimidation or as a means of gaining power or control; a gang member or a member of an organized crime group.

“The police were searching for a thug who had been involved in a series of violent robberies in the city.”

2. verb

To attack or assault someone in a violent manner, especially as a means of intimidation or as a means of gaining power or control.

“He thug the old man in the alley, taking his wallet and phone.”

3. adjective

Describing a person who uses or threatens violence, especially as a means of intimidation or as a means of gaining power or control.

“The thug culture was prevalent in the city’s gang-infested neighborhoods.”