matón — meaning in English

English meaning

• bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
• hoodlum noun A violent or lawless young troublemaker; a small-time thug.
• thug noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.

Senses

matón is used for these senses in English:

• bully A hired thug.
• hoodlum A gangster; a hired thug.
• hoodlum A rough or violent youth.
• thug A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.

bully — full definition

1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).

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