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hooligans

 

[ หˆhuหlษชษกษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

disorderly behavior

Hooligans are individuals who engage in violent and destructive behavior, often associated with sports events, particularly soccer. They are typically part of a group and may cause public disorder, vandalism, or engage in fights with rival factions. The term is often used derogatorily to describe those who act without regard for social norms or the safety of others.

Synonyms

delinquents, rowdies, ruffians, thugs

Examples of usage

  • The hooligans clashed with police outside the stadium.
  • Fans were warned about potential hooligans at the match.
  • The city implemented strict measures to prevent hooligans from wreaking havoc.
  • Hooligans vandalized cars after the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "hooligans" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรขndalos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค—เฅเคฐเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hooligans

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perusuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะปั–ะณะฐะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chuligani

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒผใƒชใ‚ฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hooligans

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hooligans

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท holiganlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›Œ๋ฆฌ๊ฑด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ูˆู„ูŠุบู†ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hooligans

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hooligans

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตๆฐ“็ƒ่ฟท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ huligani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบligar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ัƒะปะธะณะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ huliganlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hooligans

Etymology

The term 'hooligan' traces its origins back to the late 19th century in England and is believed to have been derived from the name 'Hoolihan', a common Irish surname. The word began to gain traction in the context of rowdy behavior associated with urban working-class youth. By the early 20th century, 'hooligan' had come to describe individuals involved in disturbances, particularly related to football (soccer) matches. The phenomenon of football hooliganism became particularly prominent in the 1960s and 1970s as organized groups started forming around clubs, leading to violent encounters both in and around stadiums. The term reflects not only the actions of these groups but also societal concerns regarding youth behavior, social unrest, and the intersection of sport and violence. Over the years, 'hooligan' has been adopted into various languages and remains a widely recognized term for those who partake in violence during sporting events.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,651 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.