hooligan

UK
/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
US
/ˈhulɪɡən/

Translations

hooligannoun
hooligans
pl
UK
/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
US
/ˈhulɪɡən/
The hooligan was causing trouble at the football match.
Хулиган создавал проблемы на футбольном матче.
Additional translations
hooliganadjective
UK
/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
US
/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
Used attributively; generally not comparable

Definitions

hooligannoun
A violent or rowdy person, especially a young man, who deliberately causes trouble or damage.
A group of hooligans smashed several shop windows during the riot.
A supporter at a sporting event, particularly football, who engages in violent or disorderly conduct.
The derby was overshadowed by clashes between rival hooligans outside the stadium.
hooliganadjective
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of hooligans; rough, destructive, or disorderly.
The mayor vowed to clamp down on hooligan violence in the city.