Hoodlum Definition & Meaning
hoodlum
- noun
- an aggressive and violent young criminal
"Hoodlum" in song lyrics
See how hoodlum is used in real songs:
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"Some so feeble, so play the hoodlum"
3rd Bass — No Static at All -
"Lived my early years straight like a Hoodlum"
Above the Law f/ Kokane, Tone Loc — Who Ryde? -
"A superb hoodlum"
BG Knocc Out & Dresta — Whose The 'G'
Words that rhyme with hoodlum
Usage tips for "hoodlum"
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Use "hoodlum" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hoodlum mean?
- an aggressive and violent young criminal
- What part of speech is hoodlum?
- Hoodlum is a noun.