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Meaning of hooligan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hooligan

Pronunciation:/ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A violent and noisy football (soccer) fan who routinely fights with supporters of opposing teams, often the member of a firm.

noun

Definitions

  1. A person that causes trouble or violence.

  2. (Navy slang) A member of the coast guard.

  3. A type of fish, an anadromous smelt, Thaleichthys pacificus, found in the North Pacific.

    Synonyms:candlefisheulachon