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.