Hooligan

Hooligan

HOOLIGAN /หˆhuหligan/
Noun United Kingdom

A hoodlum often associated with English football.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Hooligan, that is."
"I've never seen such a Hooligan in all my life."

Etymology & History

British term for rowdy, violent young troublemaker, possibly from Irish surname Hooligan. First recorded in London police reports 1890s describing street gangs. Football hooliganism became major issue in Britain 1970s-80s. While used internationally now, the term and phenomenon are particularly associated with British culture.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1970s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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