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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hooligans

/hʊˈlɪɡənz/ noun · British & US
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What does hooligans mean?

noun

A person, especially a young person, who engages in violent or destructive behavior, typically as a member of a gang or crowd. A person who behaves in a violent or destructive manner, especially in a public place.

Example

"The police struggled to control the hooligans who had invaded the stadium."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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