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
Monahan let Graham in, and the hooligans followed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
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
As part of the plan devised earlier this year, the Belgian government wants to impose tougher penalties and tighten access to stadiums to keep hooligans away.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
“Shut up and stop fighting, you hooligans, or you’ll get to know nothing!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
