larky

adjective

ˈlär-kē

larkier; larkiest

: given to or ready for larking : sportive

: resulting from a lark

larkiness

ˈlär-kē-nəs

noun

a larky group of youths enjoying a night out on the town

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of larky was in 1841

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“Larky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larky. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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