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
- larrikinism noun
Etymology
Origin of larrikin
First recorded in 1865–70; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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“The Queenslander was a larger-than-life figure who drew a widespread fan base during his peak years for not only his hard-hitting ways but his larrikin persona.”
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022
Australians love a larrikin, a mischievous person with a good heart, said Frank Bongiorno, a historian at Australian National University in Canberra.
From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2021
But not everyone views Australia's comedy exports as progressing from a ribald, larrikin past.
From BBC • May 30, 2019
"Have fun, be a bit of a larrikin, that's the Australian way, but show respect for your fellow athletes and for the performance environment we are creating."
From Reuters • Aug. 5, 2015
Thus the inevitable informing larrikin, eager to cadge a drink from the tourist on shore leave.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
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