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thuglife

/ˈθʌɡ.laɪf/
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• noun

1

A determined, resilient, or rebellious lifestyle and attitude of self-reliance in the face of systemic hardship or adversity, popularized in hip-hop culture; (in humorous internet slang) a display of unapologetic swagger or minor rebellion.

Example

"The documentary explored how the concept of thuglife evolved from a serious social commentary in 1990s hip-hop into a lighthearted internet meme."

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Word Nuance & Usage

More commonly written as the open compound 'thug life'. While originally coined by rapper Tupac Shakur to describe a philosophy of survival and anti-oppression among marginalized communities, in internet culture it is frequently used humorously to caption minor, everyday acts of defiance.

• Nearby Words

thuggish
thuggishly
thuggishness
thuglife
thuja
thukela
thumb

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thuglife. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thuglife
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