Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hooligan
Noun
/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
Definition
A person who engages in rowdy, aggressive, or violent behavior, often in a public setting.
Examples
- The football hooligans clashed with police after the match.
- He was known as a hooligan, always causing mischief at parties.
- Hooligans often ruin the experience for true fans.
Meaning
Hooligan typically refers to someone who causes trouble, particularly at sporting events, or who participates in vandalism or other forms of disorderly conduct.
Synonyms
- ruffian
- thug
- delinquent
- troublemaker
- lout
