thug
intermediateB1/θʌg/ · thug
A violent thief or criminal, especially one associated with organized crime.
Meanings
A violent thief or criminal, especially one associated with organized crime.
ایک تشدد پسند چور یا مجرم، خاص طور پر ایک منظم جرم کے ساتھ وابستہ.
ٹھگ
thag
Common Collocations
- thug life
- thug mentality
- notorious thug
Example Sentences
He was known as a thug in his neighborhood due to his aggressive behavior.
وہ اپنے محلے میں اپنے جارحانہ رویے کی وجہ سے ایک ٹھگ کے طور پر جانا جاتا تھا.
Woh apne mohally mein apne jarhi ravaiye ki wajah se ek thug ke tor par jana jata tha.
The police arrested a thug who was responsible for a series of robberies.
پولیس نے ایک ٹھگ کو گرفتار کیا جو چوریوں کی سلسلے کا ذمہ دار تھا.
Police ne ek thug ko giraftar kiya jo chorioun ki silsile ka zimmedar tha.
He was portrayed as a thug in the movie, but he had a kind heart.
اس فلم میں اسے ایک ٹھگ کے طور پر پیش کیا گیا، لیکن اس کا دل مہربان تھا.
Is film mein use ek thug ke tor par pesh kiya gaya, lekin uska dil mehrban tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'thug' as someone who uses their fists instead of their brain.
Imagine a tough-looking person wearing leather and lurking in the shadows.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور ہمیشہ چوری کے طریقے سیکھتا ہے.
Chor hamesha chori ke tareeqe seekhta hai.
The thief always learns ways of stealing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Hindi "ठग (ṭhag)" — thief or swindler
First known use: 19th century
The word originated from Hindi, referring to a member of a gang of robbers and murderers in India who strangled their victims. It was anglicized in the 19th century.