larrikin

/ˈlɛrɪkɪn/
noun
  1. A person, especially a young one, who behaves in a mischievous or rowdy way but is often seen as likeable or amusing.
    • The old man told stories of his youth as a larrikin causing trouble in the neighborhood.
    • The class larrikin always made everyone laugh with his pranks.
    • Despite being a bit of a larrikin, he had a good heart and helped his friends.
adjective
  1. Having the qualities of a larrikin; mischievous, rowdy, but good-natured.
    • She had a larrikin grin that made it hard to stay mad at her.
    • His larrikin sense of humor sometimes got him into trouble at school.
    • The movie featured a larrikin hero who broke the rules but saved the day.
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