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Definition of a thug

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Other terms relating to 'criminal, hooligan, gangster, gangsta':

Definitions include: friend.
Definitions include: displeasing; "uncool".
Definitions include: euphemism for "suspect" in a criminal case.
Definitions include: an unattractive female, usually due to obesity.
Definitions include: a younger punk who is homeless or pretends to be homeless.
Definitions include: related to the Gangster Disciples gang.
Definitions include: a derogatory term for females, implying promiscuity.
Definitions include: someone who pretends to be a gangster.
Definitions include: woman.
Definitions include: to drive around in a vehicle for fun; "joy ride".
Definitions include: an undesirable person - usually one who is without morals or decency.
Definitions include: a person who has not had their first kiss or has never French kissed.
Definitions include: a member of the Bloods gang.
Definitions include: shortened form of "neighborhood."
Definitions include: a person who smuggles undocumented aliens across the Mexico-US border into the United States, usually for a fee.

Other terms relating to 'friend, friends':

Definitions include: Female friend who always needs/demands more attention than anyone else in the group.
Definitions include: "Internet BFF", i.e. "Internet Best Friend(s) Forever".
Definitions include: friends who have sex (or other sexual contact) with each other.
Definitions include: friend.
Definitions include: anything, in speech.
Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) forever".
Definitions include: friend; "dude".
Definitions include: "mate".
Definitions include: a friend who one isn't dating but "bangs" (i.e. has sex with); "friend with benefits".
Definitions include: colloquial pronunciation of fool.
Definitions include: "bro" / "brother."
Definitions include: a clique of people.
Definitions include: a friend or acquaintance.
Definitions include: a friend.
Definitions include: a female.

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Other terms relating to 'thug':

Definitions include: a homosexual who portrays himself as a thug, for a variety of possible reasons.
Definitions include: Philosophy of taking tremendous risks in terms of lifestyle, with the concept of making a plethora of money and dying young.
Definitions include: To participate in a time of leisure with one's peers.

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