hoodlum

[US]/ˈhu:dləm/
[UK]/'hudləm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a thug; a ruffian.

Example Sentences

The hoodlums defiled the church with their scurrilous writing.

Dozens of police arrived as the hoodlums closed in on him.

The hoodlum was arrested for vandalism.

The neighborhood is plagued by hoodlums causing trouble.

The police are cracking down on hoodlums in the area.

The hoodlum was caught stealing from the store.

He was known to associate with known hoodlums in the city.

The hoodlum threatened the witness to keep quiet.

The gang of hoodlums terrorized the local businesses.

The authorities are working to rid the city of hoodlums.

The hoodlum was involved in a series of robberies.

The community is coming together to address the issue of hoodlum behavior.

Real-world Examples

As with rebels of earlier decades, El Salvador's response hardened the hoodlums.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

With kings and queens who ruled a population of hoodlums.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

Few can connect a street hoodlum to an ancient culture.

Source: Charming history

He take old hoodlums like me and turn them into Christians.

Source: Steve Harvey's motivational speech

It frightened the hicks and chased the hoodlums to Las Vegas.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 1)

We were assaulted by vicious young hoodlums...

Source: A Clockwork Orange

Some investigators fear a turf war may have started between local hoodlums and Camorra mobsters intent on expanding their influence.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" Not too likely. I don't like hoodlums" .

Source: The Long Farewell (Part 1)

" A hoodlum with sentiment, " I said. " That slays me" .

Source: The Long Farewell (Part 1)

This morning, it was motorbikes. " Roaring along like maniacs, the young hoodlums, " he said, as a motorbike overtook them.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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