hoon
/huːn//hun/
hoon1词源 1
词源说明
Uncertain; used initially as a general term of abuse. It first appeared in print in Capricornia (1938) by Australian writer Xavier Herbert (1901–1984); in a 1941 letter Herbert stated he had heard the term in his youth.
释义
名词noun
- 1(Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A worthless person; a hooligan or lout. [From 1930s.]
- 2Australia, slang, datedA pimp. [From 1950s.]
- 3Australia, New Zealand, slangA person who drives excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly; a street drag racer often driving heavily customized cars. [From 1980s.]
- 4Australia, New Zealand, slangAn attempt or go at something. [From 1980s.]
动词verb
- 1especially Australia, New ZealandTo drive excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly.