thug's

Violent criminal's possession

Thug's is the possessive form of thug, a violent criminal or tough guy.

Originally referring to members of an Indian criminal cult, thug now means any brutal person who uses intimidation or force: The thug's reputation preceded him.

We found the thug's weapon in the alley.

criminal

gang

Organized criminal group

intimidation · extortion · violence · mugger · accomplice · loot · heist · territory · turf · racket

possession

knife

Sharp cutting utensil

  • gunProjectile-launching weapon
  • maskFace-worn concealment
  • hoodieTopped sweatshirt

tattoo · chains · brass knuckles · crowbar · bandana · gold teeth · swagger · reputation · street cred · nickname

lifestyle

streets

Public urban ways

  • hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
  • survivalRemaining alive against odds
  • loyaltyFaithful commitment to another

code · respect · betrayal · prison · parole · gang initiation · corner · dealing · kingpin · underworld

Opposites
moral character/virtue

thug'ssaint's

Of one canonized

gentleman's · hero's · noble's · benefactor's

social refinement/class

thug'sgentleman's

Polite man's possessive

lady's · aristocrat's · nobleman's · noblewoman's · courtier's

violence/aggression

thug'slamb's

Young ovine's possessive

dove's · protector's · caregiver's

Phrases
Family

thug, thugs, thuggery, thuggish

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG