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hooliganism

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hoo·li·gan  (hl-gn)
n.
A tough and aggressive or violent youth.

[Origin unknown.]

hooli·gan·ism n.

hooliganism
lawless behavior or conduct typical of a hooligan.
See also: Behavior
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hooliganismhooliganism - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
destruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
mischief, mischief-making, devilment, roguery, shenanigan, roguishness, devilry, deviltry, mischievousness, rascality - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

hooliganism
noun delinquency, violence, disorder, vandalism, rowdiness, loutishness, yobbishness police investigating football hooliganism
Translations
hooliganism [ˈhuːlɪgənɪzəm] Ngamberrismo m
hooliganism [ˈhuːlɪgənɪzəm] nhooliganisme m
football hooliganism → le hooliganisme dans le football
hooliganism
nRowdytum nt
hooliganism [ˈhuːlɪgənɪzm] nteppismo
hooliganism [ˈhuːlɪgənɪzm] nteppismo


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Equatorial work at low levels is trying enough in all conscience without the added terrors of scientific hooliganism in the Doldrums.
It seemed to be one of those senseless acts of Hooliganism which occur from time to time, and it was reported to the constable on the beat as such.
 
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