lark

/lɑrk/
verb
  1. To have fun by doing something playful or mischievous.
    • The teenagers were larking about in the park, chasing each other and laughing.
    • The puppies larked in the grass, rolling over and playfully nipping at each other.
    • Instead of studying, they spent the afternoon larking around the mall.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A small brown bird that sings while flying high in the sky.
    • The artist painted a lark perched on a fence post at sunrise.
    • We woke up early to hear the lark singing in the meadow.
    • A lark soared above the field, filling the air with its cheerful song.
  2. A playful or amusing adventure; something done for fun rather than for a serious purpose.
    • They bought lottery tickets on a lark and were shocked when they won a small prize.
    • The kids decided to go on a lark and explore the old abandoned house.
    • It was just a lark to try out for the school play, but she ended up getting the lead role.
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