θʌɡiː, θʊɡiː, θʊɡɪ

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a secret society that terrorized travelers and villagers in India from the 13th to the 19th century

“The police investigation uncovered a modern-day thuggee gang that was extorting money from local business owners.”

2. noun

a ruthless or violent person

“The thuggee tactics used by the mob to intimidate the store owner were appalling.”