Thug

Originally a reference to a violent group/cult in India but etymologically anglicized to refer to a brutal criminal in general for most of the latter 19th and 20th century. The word was adopted/co-opted by the American Rap and Hip Hop music scene in the late 20th century generally defining a tough anti-hero with criminal involvement.

Recently the white conservative movement in the U.S.A. has adopted it as a substantive replacement for the vulgar and toxic term "nigger" which is no longer safe for use in most media channels.

Livin' life thug style -- Tupac (To live and die in L.A. 1996).

"Obama is an Indonesian Muslim turned welfare thug and a racist in chief'"(Mark Williams)

by Howlwoh September 19, 2009

surrey thug

Someone, who only wears brands from Champs Sports, including Nike, Puma, Adidas, Jordan etc, and who actually thinks they are part of a gang. When truthfully speaking just go to school and hang around in their "crew".A surrey thugg can also wear brands such as Ed Hardy.

Surrey thuggs tend to travel in packs called "hindu packs", and can be easily spotted in the corner of hallways at your local surrey high school. Be careful do not alert them or you might get "Shanked".

Surrey thugs tend to use the terms: Rowdy, Hectic, and YOOOOOO

Surrey thugs can also be found at your local zoo.

Caucasian Man: Hey look a Surrey Thug!

Other Caucasian Man: I suggest we stay away from them.

Surrey Thugg: Dont fuck round with the surrey thugs

by A True Surrey thug February 21, 2011

thug

"The English word thug, meaning a violent criminal, comes from the Hindi word thag (and originally from the Sanskrit word sthaga), meaning a thief or villain."Back in the 1500's or so ,not really sure about the date, there was a god, in which ladies would come to. They would scarfice items to it, and also cut themselfs and the men would come and still there sacrifics and beat the women and they call themselfs thugs"The original Thugs were bands of roving criminals in India who strangled and robbed travellers. Originally these gangs committed murder following precise religious rites to honour Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction."

the thug beat the cramp out of me.
you think your a thug but u dont even know what it means

by cayzie1~wocay~ April 14, 2006

Thuggalo

The name of a juggalo from the hood. Similar to Ninjalo,thuggalo are very strong and never lose in a fight. The always carry their weapons with them, including a Mac-10 and a hatchet.
Thuggalo are famous for their hold-ups and robberies.

Killing rich boys is what Thuggalos do best.

by Ninjalo March 25, 2004

thug

Someone who had nothing, and was nothing, and became something.

You can all call me a thug, but thats cause i was in the gutter, and im still here. - Tupac Shakur

by Eric Doll May 13, 2005

THUG

A low life criminal (usually possessing a low IQ) who believes that any crime or act of violence he or she commits. To anyone or anything is perfectly acceptable behavior. As long as it's committed in the hopes of achieving something that he wants.

Tupac was a low life thug who got shot by a low life thug.

by Rapsucks1738 January 13, 2007

thuggardly

LeTourneau University Ghetto lingo. An Adverb that describes as thuggard whatever action you are doing

I thuggardly shot that punk in the head gangsta
I thuggardly got up and out of that joint

by Michael Bassett April 26, 2004