Pronunciation: /ˈhuːl.ɪ.ɡən/

Definitions of hooligan

noun a violent or aggressive young person, typically a man

Example Sentences

A1 The hooligan was causing trouble in the park.

A2 The police arrested the hooligan for vandalism.

B1 The hooligan gang was known for their disruptive behavior.

B2 The hooligan was banned from the stadium for violent behavior.

C1 The hooligan's actions led to a riot in the city center.

C2 The notorious hooligan was finally apprehended by the authorities.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hooligan

Example Sentences

A1 The hooligan behavior of the children disrupted the class.

A2 The hooligan antics of the group of teenagers caused trouble in the neighborhood.

B1 The hooligan behavior at the football match resulted in several arrests.

B2 The hooligan actions of the fans led to the cancellation of the game.

C1 The hooligan activities of the gang were finally brought to an end by the police.

C2 The hooligan reputation of the group preceded them wherever they went.

Examples of hooligan in a Sentence

formal The police arrested the hooligan for causing disturbances at the public event.

informal That hooligan is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

slang I can't believe that hooligan tried to start a fight at the bar last night.

figurative The hooligan of negativity wreaked havoc on her mental well-being.

Grammatical Forms of hooligan

past tense

hooliganed

plural

hooligans

comparative

more hooligan

superlative

most hooligan

present tense

hooligans

future tense

will hooligan

perfect tense

have hooliganed

continuous tense

is hooliganing

singular

hooligan

positive degree

hooligan

infinitive

to hooligan

gerund

hooliganing

participle

hooliganed

Origin and Evolution of hooligan

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'hooligan' is believed to have originated from a fictional Irish family in a music hall song in the late 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe rowdy and mischievous youths, the term 'hooligan' has evolved to encompass individuals who engage in violent or disruptive behavior in a group setting.