Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thuhg]
- /θʌg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thuhg]
- /θʌg/
Definitions of thuggish word
- noun thuggish a cruel or vicious ruffian, robber, or murderer. 1
- noun thuggish (sometimes initial capital letter) one of a former group of professional robbers and murderers in India who strangled their victims. 1
- adjective thuggish violent, aggressive 1
- adjective thuggish If you describe a person or their behaviour as thuggish, you mean they behave in a violent, rough, or threatening way. 0
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Origin of thuggish
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10, thug is from the Hindi word thag literally, rogue, cheat
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Parts of speech for Thuggish
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adjective
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preposition
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thuggish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
thuggish usage trend in Literature
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