Meaning of the word hoodlum in English
What does hoodlum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hoodlum
US /ˈhuːd.ləm/
UK /ˈhuːd.ləm/
Noun
a person who engages in criminal or violent behavior; a thug or gangster
Example:
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The police arrested a group of hoodlums who were vandalizing the park.
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He was known as a local hoodlum, always causing trouble.