Definition of Hoodlum

a person who engages in crime and violence

Examples of Hoodlum in a sentence

The ringleader of the teen gang was hoodlum from the southside who had a knack for stealing cars.  🔊

Some young hoodlum has taken spray paint and graffitied most of the building in our neighborhood.  🔊

Once a hoodlum, Paul has now matured and no longer takes part in petty crimes or bedside break-ins.  🔊

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