larrikin
The word “larrikin” has 3 syllables: lar-ri-kin.
It's pronounced as /ˈlær.ɪ.kɪn/.
What is synonym and antonym for larrikin?
In the thesaurus, “larrikin” has 23 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for larrikin along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for larrikin
- boisterous
- carnival
- carnivalesque
- criminal
- delinquent
- gangster
- goon
- hell-raising
- hooligan
- knockabout
- mobster
- punk
- raffish
- rambunctious
- raucous
- riotous
- rollicking
- rowdy
- ruffian
- ruffianly
- rumbustious
- thug
- wilful
Antonyms for larrikin
- calm
- decorous
- dignified
- imperturbable
- orderly
- placid
- proper
- quiet
- restrained
- sedate
- seemly
- serene
- silent
- sober
- solemn
- somber
- sombre
- staid
- unflappable
Meanings of larrikin
- noun
- A brash and impertinent, possibly violent, troublemaker, especially a youth; a hooligan.
- A high-spirited person who playfully rebels against authority and conventional norms.
- adjective
- Exhibiting the characteristics or behaviour of a larrikin; playfully rebellious against and contemptuous of authority and convention.
Example Sentences
- His larrikin behavior often got him into trouble at school.
- The town loved the larrikin who always brought a smile to people's faces.
- Despite his larrikin nature, he had a heart of gold.
- The group of friends had a larrikin spirit, always pulling harmless pranks.
- She admired his larrikin charm, even though it sometimes caused chaos.
On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to larrikin, such as: boisterous, calm, carnival, carnivalesque, criminal, decorous, delinquent.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.