HOON- where did the word come from???

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Is it just me or is the word hoon being used a bit much lately? In politics, in the news, etc.

I remember when i was growing up, the word "hoon" was used by old people (so it would have been in general use around 50 years ago) to describe wild, rowdy people usually youngsters ie. those young hoons were out late tearing up the town last night.

When did it become synonymous with car enthusiasts? Why has it caught on so much that its used when describing policy by governments? Will it ever end?


I used to be bemused by people using it but now it ****es me off! Why cant I be called a "Street Racer" like the yanks do? lol