An innocuous person or someone of nominal or lesser importance, as a front man or straw boss.
A doll or scarecrow, particularly one stuffed with straw.
An insubstantial concept, idea, endeavor or argument, particularly one deliberately set up to be weakly supported, e.g. by misrepresenting an opponent's argument by broadening or narrowing the scope of a premise, so that it can be easily knocked down; especially to impugn the strength of any related or contrasted thing or idea.
An outline serving as an initial proposal for a project, usually refined iteratively.
Synonym of straw buyer
To falsely attribute an insubstantial argument (a straw man argument) to another through direct declaration or indirect implication; to put words in someone's mouth.
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.
One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.
One who, usually as a result of social disadvantage, has turned to committing crimes (e.g. selling drugs, robbery, assault, etc.) to make a living; a gangsta.
An over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.
A punk; a hoodlum; a hooligan.
A wooden bat used in the game of miniten, fitting around the player's hand.
To commit acts of thuggery, to live the life of a thug, or to dress and act in a manner reminiscent of someone who does.