Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thuggish
Adjective
/ˈθʌɡɪʃ/
Definition
Characteristic of a thug; aggressive, violent, and criminal in nature.
Examples
- His thuggish demeanor made everyone in the room feel uneasy.
- The thuggish behavior of the group was alarming to the locals.
- They were arrested for thuggish acts during the protest.
Meaning
Describes someone or something that exhibits tough, brutal, or street-like behavior, often associated with a lack of morals or principles.
Synonyms
- Brutish
- Ruffian
- Violent
- Bullying
- Criminal
