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Hoon has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A worthless person; a hooligan or lout.

2

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.

3

A pagoda, a type of gold coin.

In plain English: A hoon is an East Asian temple with multiple tiers and roofs, or a historical gold coin from that region.

"The temple's golden hoon glittered in the afternoon sun."

Verb
1

To act loutishly; specifically, to drive excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly.

2

To make a hooting or howling sound.

In plain English: To hoon means to make a loud, whooping noise, like an owl or wolf.

"The wind would hoon through the canyon all night long."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

Example Sentences
"The temple's golden hoon glittered in the afternoon sun." noun
"The wind would hoon through the canyon all night long." verb
"The hoon drove recklessly through the rain without checking his mirrors." verb
"She will hoon her car to work every morning until she gets promoted." verb
"Don't let me see you hoon that vintage motorcycle on public roads." verb
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