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lark

UK
/lɑːk/
US
/lɑrk/

Translations

larknoun
larks
pl
UK
/lɑːk/
US
/lɑrk/
The lark sang beautifully in the early morning.
Жаворонок красиво пел ранним утром.
It was just a harmless lark to make everyone laugh.
Это была просто безобидная шутка, чтобы всех рассмешить.
Additional translations
проказник
Synonyms
bird
merriment
frolic
prank
joke
larkverb
larked
Past Simple
larked
Past Participle
larking
Gerund
UK
/lɑːk/
US
/lɑrk/
They like to lark around during their lunch break.
Они любят шутить во время обеденного перерыва.
Additional translations
проказничать
Synonyms
cavort
gambol
romp
play
frolic
larkadjective
UK
/lɑːk/
US
/lɑrk/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the bird or to spirited play (e.g., "lark song", "lark adventure").
Synonyms
high-spirited
rollicking
prankish
carefree
jaunty
merry
lighthearted
sportive
impish
whimsical
frolicsome
mischievous
playful

Definitions

larknoun
Any of numerous chiefly Old World passerine birds of the family Alaudidae, noted for their cheerful and melodious singing, such as the skylark.
Early in the morning, a lark rose from the field, filling the air with song.
A carefree or spirited adventure or escapade.
They went on a lark to the beach, enjoying the spontaneous trip.
A person who habitually rises early and is most active in the morning.
She is a real lark, happy to start work at sunrise while others are still asleep.
larkverb
To engage in harmless fun or mischief.
They decided to lark around the park, playing pranks on each other.
larkadjective
Attributive: relating to or characteristic of a lark (bird) or of light-hearted fun.
We listened to the lark song drifting over the meadow.
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