larrikin
- adjective
- Australian
- With a larrikin grin, she danced on the tables, completely disregarding the rules of the party.
Examples
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The comedian was known for her larrikin sense of humor and playful pranks.
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Despite his larrikin behavior, everyone admired his honesty and spirit.
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His larrikin attitude often got him into trouble at school.
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The larrikin boy climbed the tree despite the warnings.
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She has a larrikin attitude that makes everyone laugh.
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His larrikin antics always kept us entertained during the long meetings.
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The larrikin group of friends often pulled pranks on each other, making every gathering lively.
Synonyms
41
4.3
Difficult to control and messy or noisy
40
4.5
Not willing to follow rules or authority
13
7.3
Energetic and rough, not following usual rules
12
7.5
Very noisy and full of energy that is hard to control
4
7.9
Noisy violent behavior in public that is out of control
2
8.7
Rude or cheeky when talking back to people in charge
1
7.7
Shows playful energy and plays small tricks to surprise people
1
8.9
Being loud and rude, often in groups of young men
1
9.9
Loud and lively in a rough, out of control way
How Mischievous
27
3.5
- Australian
34
3.6
18
4.7
- Informal
32
4.8
72
1.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Larrikin comes from Australian English in the 1800s and was used for noisy, mischievous young people. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the word lark, which means a 'playful adventure', so to be larrikin is to act cheeky and enjoy a little rule-breaking or fun.