Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preman
Noun
/prɛˈmɑːn/
Definition
A term used in Indonesia to refer to individuals who act as muscle or enforcers, often working for organized crime groups or involved in illegal activities.
Examples
- He was known to be a preman in the city, making it unsafe for local merchants.
- To ensure protection, some shop owners felt it necessary to pay off preman.
Meaning
In the Indonesian context, ‘preman’ typically denotes a thug or a person who resorts to intimidation and coercion to achieve their goals, usually in a streetwise or rough manner.
Synonyms
- Thug
- Enforcer
- Intimidator
