larrikin (Meaning)
larrikin (n.)
A rowdy street loafer; a rowdyish or noisy ill-bred fellow; -- variously applied, as to a street blackguard, a street Arab, a youth given to horse-play, etc.
larrikin (a.)
Rowdy; rough; disorderly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of larrikin
Synonyms:
- carnivalesque
- rambunctious
- wilful
- carnival
- hell-raising
- rumbustious
- ruffianly
- boisterous
- raffish
- knockabout
- rollicking
- raucous
- rowdy
- riotous
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- high-spirited
- rampageous
- stormy
- vivacious
- recalcitrant
- headstrong
- vociferous
- roisterous
- uncontrolled
- intractable
- unmanageable
- callithumpian
- tempestuous
- ungovernable
- turbulent
- robustious
- obstreperous
- buoyant
- violent
- lively
- unrestrained
- unruly
- uninhibited
- impassioned
- bubbly
- exuberant
- effervescent
- uncontrollable
- undisciplined
- sprightly
- unreserved
- rowdyish
Antonyms:
- repressed
- reasonable
- peaceful
- collected
- phlegmatic
- unruffled
- soundless
- phlegmatic
- unruffled
- noiseless
- controlled
- impassive
- subdued
- controlled
- tranquil
- tranquil
- soundless
- hushed
- composed
- composed
- hushed
- temperate
- temperate
- moderate
- stoical
- subdued
- noiseless
- inhibited
- impassive
- moderate
- aloof
- repressed
- constrained
- stolid
- collected
- reasonable
- constrained
- inhibited
- peaceful
- stoic
- stoical
- stolid
- stoic
- aloof
larrikin Sentence Examples
- The larrikin behavior of the group of teenagers led to their expulsion from the park.
- The larrikin spirit of the young man led him to play pranks on his friends, much to their amusement.
- The larrikin attitude of the student often led him into trouble with his teachers.
- The larrikin behavior of the politician alienated many of his constituents.
- The larrikin nature of the Australian people is often seen as a positive trait.
- The larrikin sense of humor of the comedian had the audience in stitches.
- The larrikin behavior of the football player often led to him being sent off the field.
- The larrikin spirit of the festival goers created a fun and festive atmosphere.
- The larrikin behavior of the band members often led to them being banned from venues.
- The larrikin nature of the town's residents made it a popular tourist destination.
FAQs About the word larrikin
A rowdy street loafer; a rowdyish or noisy ill-bred fellow; -- variously applied, as to a street blackguard, a street Arab, a youth given to horse-play, etc., R
carnivalesque, rambunctious, wilful, carnival, hell-raising, rumbustious, ruffianly, boisterous,raffish, knockabout
sedate, seemly, dignified, quiet, somber, restrained, seemly, sedate, staid, calm
The larrikin behavior of the group of teenagers led to their expulsion from the park.
The larrikin spirit of the young man led him to play pranks on his friends, much to their amusement.
The larrikin attitude of the student often led him into trouble with his teachers.
The larrikin behavior of the politician alienated many of his constituents.
