Associations to the word «Hoodlum»

Wiktionary

HOODLUM, noun. A gangster; a hired thug
HOODLUM, noun. A rough or violent youth

Dictionary definition

HOODLUM, noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Wise words

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