Definition of Hoodlum

1. Noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Exact synonyms: Goon, Hood, Punk, Strong-armer, Thug, Tough, Toughie
Specialized synonyms: Bully
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Strong-arm, Strong-arm

Definition of Hoodlum

1. n. A young rowdy; a rough, lawless fellow.

Definition of Hoodlum

1. Noun. a gangster; a hired thug ¹

2. Noun. a rough or violent youth ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hoodlum

1. a thug [n -S] - See also: thug

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hoodlum

hooded tinamous
hoodedness
hoodednesses
hoodening
hoodia
hoodias
hoodie
hoodiecrow
hoodiecrows
hoodier
hoodies
hoodiest
hooding
hoodless
hoodlike
hoodlum (current term)
hoodlumish
hoodlumism
hoodlumisms
hoodlums
hoodman
hoodman-blind
hoodmen
hoodmold
hoodmolds
hoodmould
hoodoo
hoodooed
hoodooing
hoodooism

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