hoodlum

Meanings

• A person, usually a young man, who engages in violent or illegal activities, particularly in a group or gang.

  - "The hoodlums gathered in the alley, preparing for a violent robbery."
  - "Despite his wealthy background, he chose to live among the hoodlums, feeling a strange sense of belonging."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoodlum
boor , bore , coarse , corse , pore , poor , rude , sordid , sour , vile , villain

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Homophones

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1. hoe, hole, holler, hollow, holly, holster, whole, holla, hollerer
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hoodlum that leads to same result
hoodlum , hoodlumish , hoodlumism , hoodlumisms , hoodlums

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Forms

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{"text"=>"The term 'hoodlum' can take various forms depending on the context in which it is used. Some common forms of the term include:", "examples"=>["The gang of hoodlums terrorized the neighborhood for weeks.", "Despite his reputation as a notorious hoodlum, he managed to turn his life around and become a respected member of the community.", "The undercover cop infiltrated the gang of hoodlums and gathered crucial evidence against them."]}

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Etymology

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The term 'hoodlum' originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. It is believed to have been derived from the term 'hooded rogue,' which referred to a person who wore a hooded cloak while committing crimes.

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Trivia

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1. {"text"=>"Did you know that the term 'hoodlum' was first used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? It was originally used to describe young men who engaged in violent or illegal activities and were often associated with gangs or criminal subcultures."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Criminal Subculture: The term 'hoodlum' is often used to describe individuals who are part of a criminal subculture. In this context, a hoodlum is a person who engages in criminal activities and is often associated with a gang or group of like-minded individuals. Criminal subcultures are often characterized by their unique language, customs, beliefs, and values. Members of criminal subcultures often develop strong bonds of loyalty and trust with one another. These bonds can be based on a shared sense of purpose, identity, or belonging. Criminal subcultures can be found in various forms and contexts throughout history, including in urban areas, prisons, and gangs.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Gang Culture", "description"=>"The term 'hoodlum' is often associated with gang culture. In this context, a hoodlum is a member of a gang who engages in violent or illegal activities. Gang culture is a complex phenomenon that involves various aspects of group identity, including music, art, fashion, language, and symbols. Gang culture is often associated with urban poverty, inequality, and social disorder. However, it is important to note that not all members of gangs engage in violent or illegal activities. Many gang members are involved in various forms of legitimate work and community activism. Despite this, the negative stereotypes and images of hoodlums and gang members continue to be perpetuated in popular culture and media."}]

How to Memorize "hoodlum"

1. mnemonic
   

   - To help memorize the definition of 'hoodlum,' try using the following mnemonic device: 'A hooded rogue is a hoodlum.'

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