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An individual who exhibits both qualities of a hooligan and a fool, but is not really either.

A term coined by the The Beatles in their song, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer". The line is often mistaken for 'fool again', but clearly Max was being a Fooligan.
By Jove! Why must you always be such a Fooligan. These are serious matters my boy!!

"Back in school again Maxwell plays the Fooligan, Teacher gets annoyed. Wishing to avoid an unpleasant Sce, e, e, ene." - The Beatles
Fooligan by Mr.M.Slack April 20, 2010
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An individual who exhibits both qualities of a hooligan and a fool, but is not really either.

A term coined by the The Beatles in their song, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer". The line is often mistaken for 'fool again', but clearly Max was being a Fooligan.
By Jove! Why must you always be such a Fooligan. These are serious matters my boy!!

"Back in school again Maxwell plays the Fooligan, Teacher gets annoyed. Wishing to avoid an unpleasant Sce, e, e, ene." - The Beatles
Fooligan by Mr.M.Slack April 20, 2010
Someone who exhibits reckless behaviour and displays disregard for personal and public safety in a comedic fashion.
That fooligan from Beantown thinks she can tell me what to do, but I da boss.
Fooligan by nathenalexdan October 18, 2008
Bro, Fooligan just posted.
Fooligan by pissfaceandhead November 19, 2020
Someone that acts like a fool and hooligan at the same time.
William Hilton is a fooligan.
Fool + hooligan = fooligan. That pretty much explains it.
The kid was so drunk, he was dancin' like a fooligan!
fooligan by Tyler August 24, 2004