Word: thuggery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thug
ger
y
Definition: The violent, criminal acts that are associated with thugs, and/or the fashion, manner of speaking, and demeanor associated with them.
Morphemes:
Affix: thug
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: 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.
Affix: -ery
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "behavior characteristic of."
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.