larrikin
/ˈlɛrɪkɪn/
noun
- 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.
Synonyms
adjective
- 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.