hooligan
noun
a ruffian or hoodlum.
hooligans
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pluralof hooligan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We have arrested over 2,000 hooligans that Kabobi thought he would use," Kainerugaba added, using his nickname for Wine.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
And now their saint, their city’s one claim to fame, was being carried off by some hooligans from the heel of the Italian boot.
From Slate ● Dec. 15, 2024
She said "hooligans and thugs" involved in disorder across the country should "hang their heads in shame" for attempting to connect their actions to the events of 29 July.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2024
He described that side of the family — including a great nephew named Yevgeny — as hooligans and bullies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
The Arkansas National Guard remained at Central High, and hooligans rampaged through the streets.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
