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Meaning of hooligan
A hooligan is primarily a person who engages in violent or destructive behavior, especially in a public place.
Etymology of hooligan
The word "hooligan" originated in the late 19th century, specifically in the 1890s, in England
It is believed to have come from the name of a fictional Irish family, the 'Hooligans', who were known for their rowdy behavior in a music hall song of the time
The term gained popularity and was soon used to describe any person who engaged in violent or destructive behavior, especially in a public setting
Synonyms
thug
ruffian
vandal
hoodlum
gangster
tough
brute
bully
roughneck
rowdy
troublemaker
delinquent
miscreant
ne'er-do-well
larrikin
lumpen
yob
lout
roughian
hoon
bogun
brawler
fighter
scrapper
heckler
rioter
protester
demonstrator
agitator
incendiary
firebrand
provocateur
Definitions
- A rough and violent person, typically a young man, who causes trouble or damage in public places
- A person who engages in hooliganism, which is the behavior of a hooligan
Usage Examples
- The police struggled to control the hooligans who were causing chaos in the city center after the football match
- The new community center has been plagued by hooligans who keep vandalizing the property
- The government has introduced new laws to crack down on hooliganism and restore order in public places
Antonyms
gentleman
lady
civilized person
respectful individual
peaceful protester
law-abider
calm person
composed individual
serene being
tranquil soul
quiet citizen
obedient child
well-behaved adult
Obedient person
disciplined individual
refined person
cultured being
sophisticated individual
urbane person
courteous man
polite woman
gracious lady
chivalrous gentleman