Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hoolie

/ˈhuli/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.26 in modern English

Syllables
hool-ie
IPA
/ˈhuli/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Short for hooligan (“a young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group”).

Slang

noun

Alternative spelling of hooley (“a strong wind”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From hool(igan) + -ie (diminutive suffix).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhuli/
  • British English: /ˈhuːli/

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Questions

How do you pronounce hoolie?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhuli/.
What does hoolie mean?
Short for hooligan (“a young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group”).
Where does hoolie come from?
It is traced to Old Norse.

How to pronounce hoolie

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