Associations to the word «Thug»

Wiktionary

THUG, noun. A criminal with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, especially for hire.
THUG, noun. (historical) One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.

Dictionary definition

THUG, noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras