larkier; larkiest
Synonyms of larkynext
1
: given to or ready for larking : sportive
2
: resulting from a lark
larkiness noun

Examples of larky in a Sentence

a larky group of youths enjoying a night out on the town
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Skarsgård had auditioned on a larky trip to America from his home in Sweden. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of larky was in 1841

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“Larky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larky. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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