Definition
goonda
noun
- A hired thug, gangster, or violent criminal, especially in South Asia.
Usage: informal; chiefly Indian English
Examples
- The local goondas were known for extorting money from shop owners.
- He hired a goonda to intimidate his business rival.
- The police arrested several goondas involved in the street violence.
- Goondas often work for politicians during election campaigns.
- The neighborhood was terrorized by a gang of goondas.