English · Slang Attested

thug

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành viên băng đảng hoặc tổ chức tội phạm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người hung hãn hoặc thô lỗ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A criminal that extorts people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kẻ tội phạm tống tiền

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “thug” mean?

A person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.

Is “thug” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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