hoon

/ huːn /

noun

1. informal.
   a hooligan

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoon¹

of unknown origin

Example Sentences

But De Hoon also does not expect the world court to order an end to Israel’s military operation.

From Seattle Times

Marieke de Hoon, an associate professor of international law at the University of Amsterdam, said she doesn’t think the court will end the case Friday because the legal bar South Africa has to clear at this early stage in proceedings is lower than if the court decides to rule on the merits of the claim.

From Seattle Times

Conservative minister Ken Clarke also attended the school as well as Labour ministers Geoff Hoon and Ed Balls.

From BBC

Conservative minister Ken Clarke also attended the school as well as Labour ministers Geoff Hoon and Ed Balls.

From BBC

Conservative minister Ken Clarke also attended the school as well as Labour ministers Geoff Hoon and Ed Balls.

From BBC