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- [lahrk]
- /lɑrk/
- /ˈlɑːk.ɪ/
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- [lahrk]
- /lɑrk/
Definitions of larky word
- noun larky a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade. 1
- noun larky innocent or good-natured mischief; a prank. 1
- noun larky something extremely easy to accomplish, succeed in, or to obtain: That exam was a lark. 1
- verb without object larky to have fun; frolic; romp. 1
- verb without object larky to behave mischievously; play pranks. 1
- verb without object larky Fox Hunting. (of a rider) to take jumps unnecessarily: He tired his horse by larking on the way home. 1
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Origin of larky
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Larky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
larky popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.