How to Memorize

hooligan - thug

Analysis

The term ‘hooligan’ is typically used to describe a young man who engages in aggressive, violent, and rowdy behaviour in a public place, usually as part of a group. Such antisocial activities are often fuelled by excessive alcohol consumption. The word is always used disapprovingly.

Example(s)

1. A bunch of hooligans gathered in the town centre and began randomly attacking innocent people.

2. Matthew does get into trouble sometimes when he’s had too much to drink, but he’s not a hooligan.

3. The police have spent years working to eradicate the threat of hooliganism from English football.