hooligan
Translation
hooligan, ruffian, thug
Examples
Football hooligans caused trouble after the match.
Football hooligans caused trouble after the match.
Grammar Patterns
a hooligan ((noun)) a violent and disruptive young person The police arrested several hooligans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thug, ruffian, vandal
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from an Irish surname 'Hoolihan' in a 19th-century song.
Memory Tips
Associate 'hooligan' with loud, disruptive behaviour, often related to sports events.