Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoodlum
Noun
/ˈho͞odləm/
Definition
A young person who engages in reckless or criminal behavior, typically in a group.
Examples
- The neighborhood was troubled by a few hoodlums causing trouble at night.
- Local authorities are working to address the concerns raised by the presence of hoodlums in the community.
- He was once a hoodlum, but he changed his ways after high school.
Meaning
Hoodlum refers to someone, often a young man, involved in delinquent activities, often related to gangs.
Synonyms
- thug
- delinquent
- ruffian
- gangster
