noun

hooliganism

HOO-lih-guhn-ihz-uhm

noun

Violent, destructive, or rowdy behaviour typical of hooligans.

"The match was suspended due to acts of hooliganism in the stands."

How to Use Hooliganism

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRowdy, destructive group behaviour, especially linked to sports crowds.

Common pairings

acts of hooliganism football hooliganism

hooliganisms plural

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The match was suspended due to acts of _____ in the stands.

Formed from hooligan plus the suffix -ism.

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