English Explanatory Dictionary

larrikinism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The behaviour of larrikins (hooligans); impertinent and disrespectful behaviour.
  2. Behaviour that is rebellious against and contemptuous of authority and convention.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

larrikinism

Etymology

From larrikin + -ism.

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