A violent or menacing person, especially a criminal or gang member.

• A bully who uses threats or force.

暴力或恐吓他人者，尤指罪犯或帮派成员。

• 以威胁或武力行事的打手。

Historically, a member of Indian Thuggee bands who strangled travelers and offered them to Kali.

历史用法：印度一种以卡莉女神之名行凶的匪徒组织成员，常掐杀旅人。

Informal: to intimidate or attack like a thug; to menace.

• With out: to adopt a thug-like style or pose.

口语：像恶棍一样恐吓或攻击；威胁。

• 与 out 连用：thug out，摆出恶棍的装扮或姿态。

Gardening, informal: a plant that spreads aggressively and dominates beds.

园艺（口语）：蔓延旺盛、易占满花坛的植物。