Pronunciation: /ˈhuːl.ɪ.ɡən/
noun a violent or aggressive young person, typically a man
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
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.
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.
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