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larky

lark
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lahrk]
    • /lɑrk/
    • /ˈlɑːk.ɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

larky usage trend in Literature

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