A person who behaves violently or disruptively in public, especially as part of a group, often at sports events.
First appeared in English in the 1890s, possibly derived from an Irish surname 'Hooligan' or 'O'Hooligan,' though the exact origin is disputed. Some theories suggest it came from a rowdy Irish family in London, while others link it to Gaelic 'ó huallachán' (proud or boastful).
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