Definitions For Hoon

Etymology 1

Origin uncertain; used initially as a general term of abuse. It first appeared in print in (1938) by Australian writer (1901–1984); in a 1941 letter Herbert stated he had heard the term in his youth. (the newsletter of ).

Noun

HOON (plural HOONs) (Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A worthless person; a hooligan or lout. From 1930s. (Australia, slang, dated) A pimp. From 1950s. (Australia, New Zealand, slang) A person who drives excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly; a street drag racer often driving heavily customized cars. From 1980s. (Australia, New Zealand, slang) An attempt or go at something. From 1980s.

Derived terms

hoonish

Translations

Dutch: ruziemaker, m Dutch: wegpiraat, m

Verb

(Australia, New Zealand) To act loutishly; specifically, to drive excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly.

Translations

Maori: mākahi Azerbaijani: avtoşluq etmək

Etymology 2

Origin unknown; perhaps .

Verb

To make a hoot#verb, hooting or howl#verb, howling sound.

Etymology 3

Borrowed from (). .

Noun

HOON (plural HOONs) (historical) A unit of weight (about 0.378125 of a gram, or 0.0133 of an ounce) used to measure opium in British-controlled parts of asia; a candareen.

Etymology 4

Borrowed from , from .

Noun

HOON (plural HOONs) (India, historical) A pagoda, a type of gold coin.

Anagrams

NoHo, Noho, oh no