Meaning of the word hooligan in English

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hooligan

US /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/
UK /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/
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Noun

1.

a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang

Example:
The police arrested a group of football hooligans after the match.
He was known as a local hooligan, always causing trouble.
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