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单词 hoodlum
释义 hood·lum
\ˈhüdləm also ˈhu̇d-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1.
 a. : thug, ruffian, mobster; especially : a small-time criminal whose crimes include acts of violence
  < a gang of hoodlums had murdered four people — J.A.Michener >
  < a hoodlum … works for gangsters, and bumps guys off after they have been put on the spot — C.R.Cooper >
 b. : one who behaves in an uncouth or ruffianly manner
  < some of the tenderest scenes … were spoiled by hoodlums in the gallery — American Guide Series: Washington >
 c. : a young ruffian or street loafer : a rowdy or misbehaved child or adolescent
  < that kid was a real hoodlum, … shot craps and everything — Lamp >
2. West
 a. or hoodlum wagon : a wagon used at roundup to carry bedding and miscellaneous supplies
 b. : the driver of a hoodlum, usually serving also as cook's helper
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