Where does “hoodlum” come from?
hoodlum (English) comes from Bavarian Haderlump — adulterer, cheater.
hoodlum (English): A gangster; a hired thug; A rough or violent...
Definitions
- A gangster; a hired thug; A rough or violent...
Ancestry of “hoodlum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bavarian | Haderlump | adulterer, cheater |