larrikinism
(Australia) Behaviour that is rebellious against and contemptuous of authority and convention.
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(Australia) Behaviour that is rebellious against and contemptuous of authority and convention.
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(Australia, New Zealand) The behaviour of larrikins (hooligans); impertinent and disrespectful behaviour.
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