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thug meaning in Tamil

கேடி kēṭi

/θʌɡ/

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thug in Tamil: கேடி (kēṭi). In English, thug means a person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.

Tamil words for thug

someone who treats others violently or roughly
கேடி kēṭi

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of thug in Tamil?
Thug in Tamil is கேடி (kēṭi).
thug என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Thug: கேடி (kēṭi).
What does thug mean in English?
Thug means a person who is a member of a gang or criminal organization.

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