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Hoon/不良

March 22, 2010

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.