1. a young person who behaves in a violent or destructive way in public
Usage: often associated with sports events or group activities

Examples

• The hooligans threw bottles at the police after the soccer match.
• Several hooligans were arrested for vandalizing the subway station.
• The bar owner refused to serve the group of hooligans causing trouble.
• Football hooligans clashed with rival fans outside the stadium.
• The mayor promised to crack down on hooligans disrupting public events.
• Security cameras helped identify the hooligans who damaged the park.