Synonyms & related words for hoodlum

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Words related to hoodlum

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Synonyms for hoodlum

Common synonyms for hoodlum include thug, goon, gangster, hooligan, mobster, mafioso, ruffian, rapscallion — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.