Hooligan

Many historians believe the word is derived from the Irish surname Houlihan . It was popularized in London music hall songs and comic strips that depicted a rowdy, fictional Irish family of that name.

While the term is broad, it is most synonymous with . hooligan

Hooliganism involves a range of illicit behaviors, often occurring in crowded public spaces or at sporting events: Many historians believe the word is derived from

Hand-to-hand combat between rival groups or attacks on public officials like referees and police. hooligan

Destruction of property, often in the form of rioting or looting.