hoon
Australian English
When used as a noun, hoon refers to a hooligan, or vulgar and often violent person. As a verb, to hoon means to act violently or threateningly, often while driving a car.
日本語
名詞としての使い方は、フーリガンか不良や下品な人を表す言葉。動詞の場合は、乱暴や威力のあるように振る舞い。
Plain English
1) (n) A hooligan, a hood, thug.
2) (v) To act in a violent, threatening manner.
Hoon-usage examples
| 豪語 | 日本語 | 米・英語 |
|---|---|---|
| Willo acts like a hoon when he gets sozzled. | ウィローは、酒を飲むとフーリガンのように振る舞う。 | Willo acts like a thug when he gets drunk. |
| Shaz hoons around in her brother’s car. | シャズは、弟の車で乱暴に運転する。 | Sharon drives madly around in her brother’s car. |
