thugs

noun

1. 1

   Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

2. 2

   One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.

3. 3

   In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.

4. 4

   A punk; a hoodlum; a hooligan.