hoodlum

noun
UK: /ˈhuːdləm/
US: /ˈhuːdləm/

  1. A violent young person, often one of a group, who causes damage or problems.

    1. A gang of hoodlum broke the shop window last night.
    2. The neighborhood was terrorized by hoodlums, who were known for their vandalism and petty crimes.

  2. A person who engages in crime and violent behavior; a gangster or thug.

    1. That hoodlum is known for robbing stores.
    2. The police arrested the notorious hoodlum, who was responsible for a series of armed robberies.

Synonyms

thug gangster ruffian hooligan delinquent yob
hoodlum intransitive-verb

  1. To behave as a violent and destructive person.

    1. Stop hoodluming around, you'll break it.
    2. The teenagers were hoodluming through the park, causing trouble and disturbing the peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hoodlum" in English means: A violent young person, often one of a group, who causes damage or problems., A person who engages in crime and violent behavior; a gangster or thug..

The phonetic transcription of "hoodlum" is /ˈhuːdləm/ in British English and /ˈhuːdləm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hoodlum": thug, gangster, ruffian, hooligan, delinquent, yob.

Example usage of "hoodlum": "A gang of hoodlum broke the shop window last night.". More examples on the page.