<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A terrestrial, largely vegetarian great ape of the genus <em>Gorilla</em>, inhabiting central African forests, possessing great upper body strength, with arms longer and more muscular than its legs. Noted for its knuckle-walking and is larger than any other living primate.</li><li>Cross River gorilla, eastern gorilla, eastern lowland gorilla, mountain gorilla, western gorilla, western lowland gorilla.</li><li>An ugly, brutish person.</li><li>Slang: A hoodlum or thug, especially one who threatens or inflicts violence.</li><li>Disparaging and Offensive: (Used as a slur against a member of a racial or ethnic minority group, especially a Black person.)</li></ul>