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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hooligan

/hʊˈlɪɡən/ noun · British & US
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What does hooligan mean?

noun

A person, especially a young person, who behaves in a violent or aggressive way, often as part of a gang. A person who behaves in a rowdy or disorderly manner.

Example

"The police struggled to control the hooliganism at the football match."

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