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hoolihan

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hoo·​li·​han | \ ˈhüləˌhan \
hoolihanned; hoolihanned; hoolihanning; hoolihans

Definition of hoolihan

West
: to bring down (a steer) in bulldogging by leaping well forward on the horns rather than by twisting

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History and Etymology for hoolihan

probably from the name Hoolihan

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“Hoolihan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoolihan. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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