"goonda" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: goondas [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi गुंडा (guṇḍā). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|गुंडा}} Hindi गुंडा (guṇḍā) Head templates: {{en-noun}} goonda (plural goondas)
  1. (South Asia, colloquial) A hired thug. Tags: South-Asia, colloquial Categories (topical): Crime, People Synonyms: gunda Derived forms: goondaism

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