Skylark
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskaɪlɑːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skylark is a noun meaning A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.
Meaning
A small brown passerine bird, Alauda arvensis, that sings as it flies high into the air.
More Meanings
- (dated, originally nautical) To jump about joyfully, frolic; to play around, play tricks.
Example Sentences
I cherished no malice towards him, though he had been skylarking with me not a little in the matter of my bedfellow.
Word Forms
- skylarks
- skylarking
- skylarked
Synonyms for skylark
Depending on context, synonyms include frolic, disport, cavort, romp, sport, lark.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lark, romp, cavort, rollick, gambol, frolic.
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