hooligan
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A member of the United States Coast Guard.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Many professional Navy and Coast Guard men were inclined to scoff. What kind of Navy was this, and what did they think they were up to, anyway? This bunch of hooligans wouldn't be any good to anyone; wouldn't be worth the powder to blow 'em to hell. Hooligan's Navy.
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 “hooligan” mean?
A member of the United States Coast Guard.
Is “hooligan” formal or informal?
hooligan is generally slang.