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:
The police arrested a group of hoodlums who were vandalizing the park.
He was known as a local hoodlum, always causing trouble.