hooligan

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in an violent and disruptive way, especially in a public place.

  - "The hooligans caused chaos in the city center."
  - "Police arrested several hooligans after the football match."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

candlefish , eulachon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hooligan
ooligan , regigan , vagabigan

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Variants

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hooligan , hooligans

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe a member of a gang of rowdy young men in Eastern Europe and Russia. The term was later adopted by British football fans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hooligan' is believed to have originated from the name of a 15th-century Russian thief named Holigan.

2. Hooliganism is not limited to football matches, and can occur at other public events such as concerts and political rallies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Football hooliganism: A form of violence and disorder associated with football matches and fans.

2. Public disorder: Behavior that disturbs the peace and order of a public place.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'hooligan' has been used to describe violent and disruptive behavior, often associated with football matches and other public gatherings.

How to Memorize "hooligan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of rowdy, violent people causing chaos in a public place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with violent and disruptive behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the spelling with the phrase 'Hooligans Hate Order'.

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