larrikin
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9.6
- noun
- Australian
:
pícaro
- The group of young larrikins caused a bit of chaos at the party with their playful pranks.
Examples
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As a larrikin, he loved to joke around and make everyone laugh during family gatherings.
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Minister: Sue, do you accept this larrikin as your wedded husband?
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You're a larrikin, Kelly.
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She described her son as a cheeky larrikin who always found a way to make the day more fun.
Synonyms
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4.1
A playful child who likes to play tricks
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3.5
A person, often a child, who acts in a playful, naughty way
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8.0
A young child who is lively and often naughty
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9.9
A person who plays tricks and causes small trouble
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9.9
A person who plays small jokes and often makes others laugh
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8.2
A small child who makes trouble in a playful way
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8.7
A playful person, often a child, who causes harmless trouble
A person who likes to make jokes or play small tricks to have fun
A playful person often a boy who causes small trouble
A person who is lively and loud at social events
A person who plays loudly and energetically
A person who behaves loudly and wildly at parties
Antonyms
- Offensive
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6.6
A person who feels embarrassed by sexual talk and likes to act in a modest way
How Mischievous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Larrikin began in Australia in the 19th century to name a playful, rule-breaking person. Think of lark, a 'playful adventure' or trick, and you can see why a larrikin is a noisy, mischievous, and slightly rebellious person.