Meaning of the word ned in English

What does ned mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ned

US /ned/
UK /ned/

Noun

(Scotland, informal) a hooligan or petty criminal, especially a young one

Example:
The police rounded up a group of young neds causing trouble in the town square.
He was warned to stay away from the local neds.