Hooligan

Pronunciation: /ˈhuːlɪɡən/

Hooligan (noun)

  1. A person who causes trouble or damage, often in a group.
  2. A fan who behaves violently or disruptively at sports events.

Examples

  • The hooligan caused chaos in the neighborhood.
  • A group of hooligans vandalized the park.

Common collocations: rowdy hooligan, hooligan behavior, deal with hooligans, football hooligan, hooligan chant

Synonyms of Hooligan

Informal

Antonyms of Hooligan

  • someone who promotes peace