What Is a Larrikin Mean?

Larrikin is an Australian English term meaning "a mischievous young person, an uncultivated, rowdy but good hearted person", or "a person who acts with apparent disregard for social or political conventions".

What does larrikin mean in Australia?

Larrikin, Australian slang term of unknown origin popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It signifies a young hoodlum or hooligan in the impoverished subculture of urban Australia. ... The term larrikin is still used in Australia to characterize youthful rowdyism.

Where did the term Aussie battler come from?

Battler seems to be a homegrown Australian use which derives from phrases like 'battle on' or 'battle around'. A battler was someone who battled on against all odds. The term comes into use in the 1890s depression and was in a rural context synonymous with a swagman. ... These were the real battlers.