hoodlums

Meanings

• noun

  A group of rough and unruly people, especially one that is involved in criminal activities and is often armed and dangerous.

  - "The hoodlums caused chaos in the streets during the riots."
  - "The police were unable to apprehend the hoodlums who had robbed the bank."
  - "The neighborhood was plagued by gangs of hoodlums."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoodlums
bums , tums , jumps , gums

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Variants

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hoodlum , hoodlumish , hoodlumism , hoodlumisms , hoodlums

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Etymology

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Originally used to refer to members of an Italian-American gang in Chicago in the early 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hoodlum' originated in Chicago in the early 1900s, and was originally used to refer to members of an Italian-American gang.

2. The word 'hoodlum' comes from the Italian word 'ladrunculo', which means 'rascal' or 'rogue'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gang: A group of individuals, often organized, who identify with and act in the interests of a particular leader, organization, or cause.

2. Criminal: A person who engages in unlawful and harmful activities, particularly those involving violence or property damage.

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Culture

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In popular culture, hoodlums are often portrayed as violent and lawless individuals, particularly in crime novels and films. They are often associated with gangs and criminal organizations.

How to Memorize "hoodlums"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people wearing hoodies and masks, carrying weapons and causing chaos in the streets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hoodlums' with violence, chaos, and criminal activity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym H.O.O.D.L.U.M.S. - Hooligans Organized Only Damaging Lawless Unruly Miscreants.

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