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- [skahy-lahrk]
- /ˈskaɪˌlɑrk/
- /ˈskaɪ.lɑːkɪŋ/
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- [skahy-lahrk]
- /ˈskaɪˌlɑrk/
Definitions of skylarking word
- noun skylarking a brown-speckled European lark, Alauda arvensis, famed for its melodious song. 1
- verb without object skylarking to frolic; sport: The children were skylarking on the beach. 1
- noun skylarking silly or frivolous behaviour, or joke-playing 0
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Origin of skylarking
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; sky + lark1
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Parts of speech for Skylarking
noun
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determiner
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skylarking popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
skylarking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skylarking
noun skylarking
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- fooling — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- fun and games — frivolously diverting activity.
- carouse — If you say that people are carousing, you mean that they are behaving very noisily and drinking a lot of alcohol as they enjoy themselves.
- clownishness — The state of being clownish.
verb skylarking
- lark — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
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