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hoodlum

/hʊdlʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does hoodlum mean?

noun

A person, especially a young person, who behaves in a violent or aggressive way, often as part of a gang. A ruffian or a thug.

Example

"The hoodlum was thrown out of the movie theater for causing a disturbance."

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