hooligan

/ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group.

2

Ellipsis of football hooligan.

3

A member of the United States Coast Guard.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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