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hooligan

Pronunciation: [ˈhuːlɪɡən]

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Learn how to use hooligan in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a person who behaves in a loud and disruptive way, especially during sports events. Hooligans often cause trouble and fight with others.

Example

The football match was exciting, with fans cheering and celebrating, but there were a few hooligans causing disturbances.

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The event was peaceful, and no hooligans showed up to create any problems.

Example

Have you ever seen a hooligan at a sports game?

Context: “troublemaking”

(noun) someone who participates in disorderly or violent behavior. Hooligans can disrupt public places and make things unsafe for others.

Example

The neighborhood organized a clean-up to show that hooligans wouldn't ruin their community.

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The area remained quiet and safe, with no hooligans causing any disruption.

Example

What can we do to prevent hooligans from making trouble in our town?

How to pronounce hooligan

Pronunciation: [ˈhuːlɪɡən]

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