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lark2

Pronunciation: /lɑːk/

informal

Definition of lark

something done for fun, especially something mischievous or daring; an amusing adventure or escapade:I only went along for a lark
[usually with modifier] British informal an activity regarded as foolish or a waste of time:he’s serious about this music lark

[no object] (lark about/around) British

enjoy oneself by behaving in a playful and mischievous way:he’s always joking and larking about in the office

Derivatives

early 19th century: perhaps from dialect lake 'play', from Old Norse leika, but compare with skylark in the same sense, which is recorded earlier

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