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Meaning of "larrikinism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LARRIKINISM

larrikinism  [ˈlærɪkɪnˌɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LARRIKINISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Larrikinism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LARRIKINISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Larrikin

Larrikin is an Australian English term which, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, meant "a lout, a hoodlum" or "a young urban rough, a hooligan", meanings which were obsolescent in the later 20th century, when connotations were mostly of "a mischievous young person, an uncultivated, rowdy but good hearted person", or "a person who acts with apparent disregard for social or political conventions".

Definition of larrikinism in the English dictionary

The definition of larrikinism in the dictionary is the behaviour or characteristics of a larrikin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LARRIKINISM


Arminianism
ɑːˈmɪnɪənˌɪzəm
charlatanism
ˈʃɑːlətənˌɪzəm
futilitarianism
fjuːˌtɪlɪˈteərɪənˌɪzəm
heroinism
ˈhɛrəʊɪnˌɪzəm
hobgoblinism
hɒbˈɡɒblɪnˌɪzəm
hoydenism
ˈhɔɪdənˌɪzəm
Jacobinism
ˈdʒækəbɪnˌɪzəm
Keynesianism
ˈkeɪnzɪənˌɪzəm
libertinism
ˈlɪbətɪnˌɪzəm
lionism
ˈlaɪənˌɪzəm
mandarinism
ˈmændərɪnˌɪzəm
Moravianism
məˈreɪvɪənˌɪzəm
Neo-Darwinism
ˌniːəʊˈdɑːwɪnˌɪzəm
paeanism
ˈpiːənˌɪzəm
plebeianism
pləˈbiːənˌɪzəm
polydaemonism
ˌpɒlɪˈdaɪmənˌɪzəm
sectarianism
sɛkˈtɛərɪənˌɪzəm
tectonism
ˈtɛktənˌɪzəm
Victorianism
vɪkˈtɔːrɪənˌɪzəm
Zoroastrianism
ˌzɒrəʊˈæstrɪənˌɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LARRIKINISM

larnax
Larne
larney
laroid
Larousse
LARP
LARPer
LARPing
larrigan
larrikin
larrup
larruper
Larry
larum
larva
larvae
larval
larval therapy
larvate
larvated

WORDS THAT END LIKE LARRIKINISM

albinism
alpinism
antifeminism
Calvinism
chauvinism
cretinism
Darwinism
determinism
ecofeminism
feminism
hyperinsulinism
indeterminism
Jainism
Leninism
male chauvinism
Marxism-Leninism
mechanism
Philistinism
routinism
Stalinism
terminism

Synonyms and antonyms of larrikinism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «larrikinism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LARRIKINISM

Find out the translation of larrikinism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of larrikinism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «larrikinism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

larrikinism
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

larrikinism
570 millions of speakers

English

larrikinism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

larrikinism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

larrikinism
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

larrikinism
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

larrikinism
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

larrikinism
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

larrikinism
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Larrikinisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

larrikinism
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

larrikinism
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

larrikinism
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Larrikinism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

larrikinism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

larrikinism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लाररिकिनिझम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

larrikinism
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

larrikinism
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

larrikinism
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

larrikinism
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

larrikinism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

larrikinism
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

larrikinism
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

larrikinism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

larrikinism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of larrikinism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LARRIKINISM»

The term «larrikinism» is used very little and occupies the 185.053 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LARRIKINISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «larrikinism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «larrikinism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about larrikinism

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LARRIKINISM»

Discover the use of larrikinism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to larrikinism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Austral English: A Dictionary of Australasian Words, Phrases ...
Sir George Stephen, Q.C., ' Larrikinism,' a Lecture reported in ' Prahran Telegraph,' Sept. 23, p. 3, col. I : “ I know many a larrikiness to whose voice I could listen by the hour with all my heart, without the least fear of her stealing it, even if it were ...
Edward Ellis Morris, 2011
2
Chaos Theory and the Larrikin Principle: Working with ...
Larrikinism is not an essential Australian quality. It is equally Australian to dislike it. The same is true of Mexican responses. The Mexican Embassy in Australia expressed official disapproval. Hernandez has a relaxed, 'larrikin' response.
Bob Hodge, Robert Ian Vere Hodge, Copenhagen Business School, 2010
3
Hegemony: Studies in Consensus and Coercion
This activity on the part of the state was a deliberate attempt to control and defuse the threat of larrikinism. It is interesting to note, however, that at the same time, thinking about the role of prisons shifted and a debate ensued about whether ...
Richard Howson, Kylie Smith, 2008
4
Shakespeare in Quebec: Nation, Gender, and Adaptation
This laid-back attitude that masks subversiveness is in keeping with larrikinism, which has characterized Australian Shakespeares since the 1970s and which is akin to the derision found in many Québécois adaptations. Larrikinism, perceived  ...
Jennifer Drouin, 2014
5
Life and Progress in Australasia
43o “LARRIKINISM” AND ITS CURE any kind, neither visits nor letters, I believe, and no books except religious ones. If crime of this kind could be exterminated by punitive means, remorseless in their systematic severity, a “Larrikin” would be ...
Michael Davitt, 2011
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Larrikins: A History
Chapter Six All the world's a football field In October 1899, an anonymous author published an article in the Melbourne Argus declaring that larrikinism was among the 'lost arts'. Certain youths still formed pushes and tried to act the part, the ...
Melissa Bellanta, 2012
7
Australian Beach Cultures: The History of Sun, Sand and Surf
02 Lifesaving's Darker Side Keen to refute what he calls 'simplistic public images' of a 'monolithic' association comprised of highly-disciplined sentinels, Jaggard reminds us of the 'extraordinary larrikinism' in the lifesaving movement.
Douglas Booth, 2012
8
Youth Gangs, Violence and Social Respect: Exploring the ...
Finnane describes a series of police files from the 1890s to the 1930s in Brisbane that were classified originally by police under the heading of 'larrikinism' or sometimes 'larrikinism and pushes' [13]. They included complaints about stone ...
Rob White, 2013
9
The Politics of Identity in Australia
... perceptions of, 177, 183; representations of, 177-8, 180 Lane, William, 12, 64, 67; adult suffrage, 67; affective masculinism, 66, 73, 74; bushman legend, 76; capitalism and masculine degradation 65-6, 73-4; larrikinism, 76; 'Lucinda Sharpe', ...
Geoff Stokes, 1997
10
Offending Youth: Sex, Crime and Justice
In this conceptual model what had been traditional forms of working class larrikinism, larking about and having fun were redefined as acts of delinquency and disorderly behaviour. While most of the studies of youth culture using this model ...
Kerry Carrington, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LARRIKINISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term larrikinism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Don't cry for Shane Watson, one of Australian cricket's great anti …
But the greats of the 1970s – when our cricketing larrikinism was arguably in its pomp – famously detested Australia's greatest player of all. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Foreign fighter with the 'Anzac spirit'
'Anzac values' and 'Australian values' have become synonyms embodying ideas of larrikinism, mateship and disdain for authority. After more ... «Eureka Street, Jul 15»
3
Julia Gillard exclusive interview: the timid ABC is rewarding Tony …
Gillard applauds comedy and the “larrikinism” that allows Australians to laugh at themselves, but questions whether constant ridicule invites ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
4
Larrikin carnival: an Australian style of cultural subversion
The Anglo-Celts lost their monopoly on larrikinism in the 1990s as “wog humour” emerged from the suburbs with another popular movie where ... «The Conversation AU, Jun 15»
5
The Ashes: England must beware Australia's 'Bradmanesque' Steve …
... to do with Mitchell Johnson's radar being fixed (only temporarily at that point) than any exceptional Vaudeville larrikinism on Smith's part. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
6
Libbi Gorr meets her childhood hero Paul Hogan
Paul generously shared his insights on enduring friendships, the fall of larrikinism in an era in which political correctness reigns supreme and ... «ABC Online, Jun 15»
7
Nancy Underhill's Sidney Nolan biography aims to be a true portrait
This kind of impetuous but shrewd behaviour Underhill labels “larrikinism”, in the same basket as episodes when he gave his wife jewellery he ... «The Australian, Jun 15»
8
Why Mad Max: Fury Road could be the loudest silent movie ever
The original film was pure larrikinism, made without public money. It was rude and violent and out of step with the costume-drama pleasantries ... «Sydney Morning Herald, May 15»
9
Drift trike daredevils 'bomb' New Zealand's longest hill
"I don't tolerate any larrikinism. You like to keep it as safe as possible." He said Drift Trikes Nelson has been around for five years and there ... «Stuff.co.nz, May 15»
10
Dead Set EVP Recordings
Melbourne's King Parrot stick out like dog's balls. Their brand of Aussie larrikinism and brutal metal has offered an unwavering middle finger to ... «Rolling Stone Australia, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Larrikinism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/larrikinism>. May 2024 ».
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