Hooligan

usgb/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
noun

A person who is aggressive and enjoys causing trouble, especially in public places.

A group of hooligans attacked him in the street.
Visual representation of "hooligan" - A person who is aggressive and enjoys causing trouble, especially in public places

Often appears as...

  • football hooligan
  • hooligan behavior

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Hooligan has a strong negative meaning and implies destructive behavior.

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The store owner worried about hooligans smashing windows at night.
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Informal Usage

Hooligan is informal, more likely used in casual conversation than formal writing.

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He's just being a hooligan with his loud music at night.
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Avoid Mislabeling

Be cautious not to call someone a hooligan unless their actions truly are deliberately troublesome.

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They're not hooligans; they just play their games enthusiastically.
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