larrikin

Example Sentences

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Smith, the golfer with the flowing mullet and the so-called larrikin sense of humor, has credited the never-say-die spirit of those rugby league teams as his inspiration when he needs to make a comeback.

From Seattle Times

“The Queenslander was a larger-than-life figure who drew a widespread fan base during his peak years for not only his hard-hitting ways but his larrikin persona.”

From Seattle Times

Pavlou described himself as a “young larrikin” who thought the election was boring and needed more excitement.

From Seattle Times

Bana described Warne as a “fun loving larrikin” — an Australian term for a mischievous troublemaker — whose feats had changed cricket.

From Seattle Times

Warne - or Warnie, as he was famously known - was the king of spin, a loveable larrikin whose stellar career was hit by controversy, and whose star power transcended the pitch where he weaved his magic.

From BBC