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hoodlum

Syllabification: (hood·lum)

Pronunciation: /ˈho͞odləm, ˈho͝od-/

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Definition of hoodlum

noun

a person who engages in crime and violence; a hooligan or gangster.

Origin:

late 19th century (originally US): of unknown origin

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Definition of hoodlum in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

hooded
hooded crow
hooded seal
hoodia
hoodie
hoodlum
hoodoo
hoodwink
hooey
hoof
hoof-and-mouth disease

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