lark
1any of numerous, chiefly Old World oscine birds, of the family Alaudidae, characterized by an unusually long, straight hind claw, especially the skylark, Alauda arvensis.
any of various similar birds of other families, as the meadowlark and titlark.
Origin of lark
1Other definitions for lark (2 of 2)
a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
innocent or good-natured mischief; a prank.
something extremely easy to accomplish, succeed in, or to obtain: That exam was a lark.
to have fun; frolic; romp.
to behave mischievously; play pranks.
Fox Hunting. (of a rider) to take jumps unnecessarily: He tired his horse by larking on the way home.
Origin of lark
2Other words from lark
- larker, noun
- lark·i·ness, lark·ish·ness, noun
- lark·ing·ly, adverb
- larkish, larky, adjective
- lark·ish·ly, adverb
- larksome, adjective
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How to use lark in a sentence
They swam and larked and sported until they were not only refreshed and rested but actually tired again.
The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters | Charles Henry LerrigoGussie sighed the sigh of innocence, a sigh which the young men with whom she larked about in Alexandra Gardens never heard.
A Lost Cause | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger GullBut they themselves did not visit those who had larked beyond a certain point.
H. R. | Edwin LefevreHe and Amedee had ridden and wrestled and larked together since they were lads of twelve.
O Pioneers! | Willa CatherThey clambered on to the wheels, swung from the dangling chains, and larked about amongst the piles of boxes and hampers.
The Fat and the Thin | Emile Zola
British Dictionary definitions for lark (1 of 2)
/ (lɑːk) /
any brown songbird of the predominantly Old World family Alaudidae, esp the skylark: noted for their singing
short for titlark, meadowlark
(often capital) any of various slender but powerful fancy pigeons, such as the Coburg Lark
up with the lark up early in the morning
Origin of lark
1British Dictionary definitions for lark (2 of 2)
/ (lɑːk) informal /
a carefree adventure or frolic
a harmless piece of mischief
what a lark! how amusing!
(often foll by about) to have a good time by frolicking
to play a prank
Origin of lark
2Derived forms of lark
- larker, noun
- larkish, adjective
- larkishness, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with lark
In addition to the idiom beginning with lark
- lark it up
also see:
- happy as the day is long (as a lark)
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