Where does “hooligan” come from?
hooligan (English) comes from English Houlihan — A kind of lasso throw.
hooligan (English): A person that causes trouble or violence;...
Definitions
- A person that causes trouble or violence;...
Ancestry of “hooligan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Houlihan | A kind of lasso throw |