hoodlum
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/ˈhʊdləm/
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/ˈhuːdləm/
A person who is part of a group that does violent and illegal activities.
The police arrested the hoodlum for his involvement in the crime.
A person who often causes trouble and is not well-behaved.
The hoodlum was causing a disturbance in the park and was asked to leave.