hooligan vs punching bag

hooligan

noun
  • A person who causes trouble or violence. 

  • A type of fish, an anadromous smelt, Thaleichthys pacificus, found in the North Pacific. 

  • A member of the coast guard. 

punching bag

noun
  • A person serving as an object of abuse. 

  • A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts. 

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