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thug meaning in Hindi

डाकू ḍākū

/θʌɡ/

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thug in Hindi: डाकू (ḍākū), ठग (ṭhag), टपोरी (ṭaporī), मुस्टंडा (musṭaṇḍā). In English, thug means a person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.

Hindi words for thug

someone who treats others violently or roughly
डाकू ḍākū, ठग ṭhag, टपोरी ṭaporī, मुस्टंडा musṭaṇḍā
a member of the Thuggee band of assassins
ठग ṭhag

English meaning of thug

  1. noun A person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.
  2. noun A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.
  3. noun A criminal that extorts people.
  4. noun A person who use intimidation to coerce others.

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Questions about thug in Hindi

What is the meaning of thug in Hindi?
Thug in Hindi is डाकू (ḍākū), ठग (ṭhag), टपोरी (ṭaporī), मुस्टंडा (musṭaṇḍā).
thug का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Thug: डाकू (ḍākū), ठग (ṭhag), टपोरी (ṭaporī), मुस्टंडा (musṭaṇḍā).
What does thug mean in English?
Thug means a person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.

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