Synonyms for

Hooligan

Verb / ˈhu:lɪgʌn / Another word for hooligan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who behaves in a violent or rowdy way in a public place

Synonyms & similar words

yobbo tough bully roughneck yob rowdy yobo ruffian troublemaker delinquent ruffian thug bully rowdy vandal hoodlum miscreant yob

Example sentences

  1. The hooligan broke a window with a rock.
  2. The hooligan was kicked out of the movie theater for talking loudly.
  3. The hooligan started a fight at the concert.
  4. The hooligan was arrested for graffiti on the wall.
  5. The hooligan stole a bike from the park.

Quotes

  • A hooligan is someone who doesn't know the rules of the game and doesn't play by them; someone who doesn't respect themselves or anyone else. - Bill Shankly
  • The hooligan is the last romantic. - Klaus Theweleit
  • I'm a hooligan, I'm a hooligan. - Morrissey

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