lark

³lark

verb

Definition of LARK

intransitive verb

: to engage in harmless fun or mischief —often used with about

— lark·er noun

Examples of LARK

1. <we would rather lark about in the summer than get part-time jobs>

Origin of LARK

probably alteration of lake to frolic

First Known Use: 1813

Related to LARK

Synonyms: caper, cavort, disport, frisk, gambol, frolic, rollick, romp, sport

Related Words: bound, hop, leap, lope, skip, spring, trip, tumble; curvet, dance, prance; carouse, revel, roister; carry on, fool around, horse around; clown, cut up; joyride, roughhouse, skylark; kite

Near Antonyms: mope, pout, stew, sulk

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