hool

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Meaning · English

Clipping of hooligan (“a young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group”).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Hooligans, sometimes referred to as “hools,” are predominantly a European phenomenon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hool” mean?

Clipping of hooligan (“a young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group”).

Is “hool” formal or informal?

hool is generally slang.