thuggery

thuggery

English

Etymology

From thug +‎ -ery.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈθʌɡəɹi/
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  • Rhymes: -ʌɡəɹi

Noun

thuggery (countable and uncountable, plural thuggeries)

  1. The violent, criminal acts that are associated with thugs, and/or the fashion, manner of speaking, and demeanor associated with them.

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