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Hoolagan

Definition

A hoolagan is a term used to describe a person who engages in rowdy, disruptive, or violent behavior, especially in public places.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: A hoolagan is typically associated with unruly behavior, often related to hooliganism in sports events.
2. Verb: To hoolagan means to behave in a disorderly or violent manner.

Examples

Noun:

1. The police struggled to control the hoolagans that started a brawl at the soccer match.
2. Some hoolagans were arrested for causing chaos during the parade.

Verb:

1. The group of fans decided to hoolagan outside the stadium after their team's victory.
2. The unruly protesters began to hoolagan, damaging property and starting fights.