thug noun Stress: first syllable π€ Save Syllables: thug (1) English Definition A violent person, especially a criminal Example Sentence The police arrested a thug on the street. US IPA /ΞΈΚΙ‘/ π Listen US UK IPA /ΞΈΚΙ‘/ π Listen UK Synonyms gangster hoodlum ruffian bully criminal Antonyms hero savior gentleman Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link