Technically...a thug is more a less a criminal...a petty one at that.BUT....robbin,lootin,soupin....doin D-Bo type shit...runnin over muthafuckas dope spots...car jackin...knockin off liquor stores...gankin fools at the drive-thru...throwin from the shoulders whenever necassary...blastin on ANYONE that disrespects you & yours...just committin felonies ona daily basis...thats thuggin it up right there...doin it cus you feel its the only way to do it...