Thug vs. Hood

Thug vs. Hood — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Thug and Hood

Thugnoun

Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

Hoodnoun

A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

Thugnoun

(historical) One of a band of assassins formerly active in northern India who worshipped Kali and offered their victims to her.

Hoodnoun

A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

Thugnoun

In gardening, an over-vigorous plant that spreads and dominates the flowerbed.

Hoodnoun

An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

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Thugnoun

A punk; a hoodlum; a hooligan.

Hoodnoun

(automotive) A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.

Thugverb

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.

Hoodnoun

The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.

Thugnoun

an aggressive and violent young criminal

Hoodnoun

A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

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Hoodnoun

(slang) gangster, thug.

Hoodnoun

(slang) neighborhood.

What’s goin’ down in the hood?

Hoodnoun

(UK) person wearing a hoodie.

Hoodverb

To cover something with a hood.

Hoodadjective

Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people’s attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.

Hoodnoun

an aggressive and violent young criminal

Hoodnoun

metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

Hoodnoun

the folding roof of a carriage

Hoodnoun

a headdress that protects the head and face

Hoodnoun

protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine;

there are powerful engines under the hoods of new carsthe mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine

Hoodverb

cover with a hood;

The bandits were hooded