What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gunda
Example
The police arrested the gunda for his involvement in the robbery. [gunda: noun]
Example
The politician hired a group of gundas to intimidate his opponents. [gundas: plural noun]
thug
Example
The thug threatened to harm the shopkeeper if he didn't pay protection money. [thug: noun]
Example
The police arrested several thugs who were involved in a string of robberies. [thugs: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thug is more commonly used than gunda in English-speaking countries. Thug has a longer history and is used in a wider range of contexts, while gunda is more localized to India and South Asia.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gunda and thug?
Both gunda and thug are informal and colloquial words that are not appropriate for formal settings.
