larrikin
Americannoun
adjective
noun
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a mischievous person
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( as modifier )
a larrikin bloke
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a hooligan
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of larrikin
First recorded in 1865–70; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Larrikin wasn't able to seek royalties earned before 2002 because of a statute of limitations.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2011
A statute of limitations restricted Larrikin from seeking royalties earned before 2002.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2010
A costs hearing is set to take place in late February, with Larrikin seeking 40%-60% of earnings from Hay and Strykert, and record companies Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Songs Australia.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2010
But Hay, who co-wrote the track in 1978 with Ron Strykert, hit out at Justice Peter Jacobson's ruling - which could see Larrikin Music take up to 60% of Down Under's earning from the song.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2010
They have not yet arrived at that precise stage of civilisation that develops the Rough, the Larrikin, or the Hooligan.
From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.
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