Hooligan: meaning, definitions and examples
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hooligan
[ ˈhuːlɪɡən ]
behavior
A hooligan is a person who engages in rowdy, violent, or destructive behavior, typically in a group setting. They often disregard rules and social norms, causing disruption and chaos.
Synonyms
delinquent, thug, troublemaker
Examples of usage
- The hooligans started a fight at the football match.
- The group of hooligans vandalized the public property.
British English
In British English, a hooligan refers to a person who is involved in unruly or aggressive behavior, especially in the context of football matches or other public events.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hooligans clashed with the police outside the stadium.
- The hooligans were banned from attending future games.
Translations
Translations of the word "hooligan" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vândalo
🇮🇳 गुंडा
🇩🇪 Rowdy
🇮🇩 perusuh
🇺🇦 хуліган
🇵🇱 chuligan
🇯🇵 不良少年 (furyō shōnen)
🇫🇷 voyou
🇪🇸 vándalo
🇹🇷 holigan
🇰🇷 불량배 (bullyang-bae)
🇸🇦 مشاغب
🇨🇿 hooligan
🇸🇰 hooligan
🇨🇳 流氓 (liúmáng)
🇸🇮 huligan
🇮🇸 óeirðarseggur
🇰🇿 бұзақы
🇬🇪 ხულიგანი
🇦🇿 xuliqan
🇲🇽 vándalo
Word origin
The term 'hooligan' originated in the late 19th century in England, possibly derived from the surname of a fictional rowdy Irish family in a music hall song. It became associated with violent and disruptive behavior, particularly in the context of football hooliganism. Over the years, the word has evolved to describe anyone who engages in such behavior, regardless of the setting.