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.
A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
Harsh or severe.
Difficult or demanding.
Stubborn or persistent; capable of stubbornness or persistence.
Strong and resilient; sturdy.
Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
Difficult to cut or chew.
Rugged or physically hardy.
Rowdy or rough.
Used to indicate lack of sympathy
To endure.
To toughen.