Synonyms of hooligan

Collocations of hooligan

violent hooligan
Frequency: 70 %

The violent hooligan was arrested after causing chaos at the football match.

rowdy hooligan
Frequency: 60 %

The rowdy hooligan was shouting and throwing bottles in the street.

aggressive hooligan
Frequency: 50 %

The aggressive hooligan was involved in a fight with the security guards.

drunken hooligan
Frequency: 45 %

The drunken hooligan was causing trouble outside the pub.

notorious hooligan
Frequency: 35 %

The notorious hooligan had a long history of causing trouble at sporting events.

Idiomatic Expressions for hooligan

  • Phrase: hooligan element
    Meaning: a group of troublemakers or individuals known for causing chaos
    Usage: The peaceful protest was marred by the presence of a hooligan element intent on inciting violence.