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Hoodlum vs Hooligan - What's the difference?

hoodlum | hooligan |

Hooligan is a synonym of hoodlum.



As nouns the difference between hoodlum and hooligan

is that hoodlum is a gangster; a hired thug while hooligan is a person that causes trouble or violence.

hoodlum

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a gangster; a hired thug
  • a rough or violent youth

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    hooligan

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal, pejorative) A person that causes trouble or violence.

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    Related terms

    * hooliganism

    See also

    * lout * thug * yob, yobbo

    Descendants

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