
Hoodlum
Negative Connotation
Hoodlum has a very negative meaning, suggesting violent and criminal behavior.
The once peaceful neighborhood is now worried about the hoodlums on the streets.
Informal Usage
Hoodlum is informal and often used in casual conversation or the media, not formal documents.
I heard that some hoodlums were causing chaos at the mall yesterday.
Age Implication
Often implies younger individuals, sometimes used to describe troublesome youth in groups.
A band of teenage hoodlums was caught vandalizing the public park.
Compare with
CriminalDelinquentGangsterHooliganMiscreantRuffianSavageThug
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