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thuggish

The correct spelling is thuggish.

How to pronounce thuggish

adjective

IPA: /ˈθʌɡɪʃ/

Say it like: Thu-gji-sh

The correct spelling is thuggish. Characterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating. For example: "Their thuggish manner made continuing negotiations very difficult."

Usage Examples

Their thuggish manner made continuing negotiations very difficult.

Definition

adjective

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

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