Thai–English dictionary

นักเลง

nák-leng

Audio pronunciation is available for this word.

Commonness: Fairly common in contemporary general Thai.

Meanings

n.
  1. ruffian ; rowdy ; hooligan ; hoodlum ; rascal ; knave ; rogue ; tough guy ; delinquent ; vandal ; thug
n.
  1. big-hearted person ; generous person
n.
  1. sportsman
n. exp.
  1. connoisseur ; specialist ; lover

Example sentences

n.ruffian ; rowdy ; hooligan ; hoodlum ; rascal ; knave ; rogue ; tough guy ; delinquent ; vandal ; thug

นักเลงในย่านนี้มักขู่กรรโชกคนเดินผ่านไปมา

The gangsters in this area often threaten pedestrians passing by.

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