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larrikin

[ lar-i-kin ]

noun

  1. a street rowdy; hoodlum.


adjective

  1. disorderly; rowdy.

larrikin

/ ˈlærɪkɪn /

noun

    1. a mischievous person
    2. ( as modifier )

      a larrikin bloke

  1. a hooligan
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • larri·kin·ism noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of larrikin1

First recorded in 1865–70; origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of larrikin1

C19: from English dialect: a mischievous youth
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Example Sentences

Territory Day, also known as Cracker Night, is a celebration of independence in a state that has always prided itself on being a bit wilder than the rest of the country, and where residents see themselves as protectors of Australia’s larrikin spirit.

The Queenslander is popular with fans; a modest, down-to-earth figure with endearing larrikin qualities and a game of a quality that is only very sparingly conferred by golfing gods.

From BBC

Smith, the golfer with the flowing mullet and the so-called larrikin sense of humor, has credited the never-say-die spirit of those rugby league teams as his inspiration when he needs to make a comeback.

“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.”

Pavlou described himself as a “young larrikin” who thought the election was boring and needed more excitement.

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