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larky

adjective
\ ˈlär-kē How to pronounce larky (audio) \
larkier; larkiest

Definition of larky

1 : given to or ready for larking : sportive
2 : resulting from a lark
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Other Words from larky

larkiness \ ˈlär-​kē-​nəs How to pronounce larkiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of larky in a Sentence

a larky group of youths enjoying a night out on the town

First Known Use of larky

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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