ごろつき

Etymology
The of verb.

First cited to a text from roughly 1797.

Noun

 * 1)   a rogue, a vagabond, a bandit: someone of no fixed address or employment and who bullies or robs others
 * 2)  a rumbling or rolling noise, such as thunder
 * 3) the act of making such a noise

Usage notes
The kanji spelling is uncommon, and appears to be limited to the  sense.