thug

Orininally a member of an Indian sect ("thuggee") that worshipped Kali and killed people to rob them. Famous for strangulating people. One cult head was tried for more than 900 murders.
The word has later evolved to mean "robber, murderer" in general.

The earliest thuggee account was R. C. Sherwood's Of the Murderers Called Phansigars which was based on interrogations and depositions of thuggees and published in 1820

by DocLeary September 24, 2005

Thug

A common criminal, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire

That robber is no more than a common thug

by Lord Kalte February 18, 2013

thug

a young tough acting criminal

A thug doesn't have a chance of living a successful lifestyle.

by Gerard Irick May 30, 2009

thug

1. People that use violence and behave poorly towards other people.
2. Another description of the average Republican.
3. George W. Bush.

The word thug is an entierly accurate description of most Republicans, especially Bush and his friends.

by jesster79 April 18, 2006

thug

a person who has little respect for others, and him/herself. a thug has a below average iq and likes to take part in illegal activity such as, drug dealing/use, fighting, killing, etc. a thug will go to great lengths to protect his "turf," most likely a street corner, or a shitty playground. it's easy to spot a thug: on the corner, pants around the knees, bandana or doorag on head, peach-fuzz goatee and a diamond earing, "tough guy" look on face. a thug loves: money, drugs, 40's, extremely loud rap music, fighting, underage girls, being abnoxious, spray paint, doo-rags, weapons, and grills. thugs dislike: reading, smiles, puppies (with exception to pitbulls), rainbows, led zepplin, and skiing.

a thug likes to protect his turf and act like a badass, they are animalistic in their attempt to become an alpha-male. we can understand this by looking at nba's ben wallace. he personifies "thug" perfectly by his actions on and off the court.

by leroy jackson April 5, 2007

[Thug]

Hugging a person with a thong on.

im gonna thug stacy wearing a pink thong haha

by Erikas moms definition of thug October 3, 2008

thug

Any follower of the Indian religion known as Thugge. Traditionaly Thugs traveled through India in small groups sticking to back roads. When they came across travelers they would strangle them with silk scarves and bury the bodies. The Thugs were destroyed by the Brittish military in the late 1800's.

Last week my brother went to town and never came back. I think it was the Thugs.

by Killroy was here July 15, 2008