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thuggish

/ˈθʌɡɪʃ/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Characterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of the assassins known as thugs or Thuggees (often capitalized in this sense).

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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