larky

adjective

ˈlär-kē 

larkier; larkiest

1

: given to or ready for larking : sportive

2

: resulting from a lark

larkiness

ˈlär-kē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• antic
• coltish
• elfish
• fay
• frisky
• frolicsome
• playful
• rollicking
• sportful
• sportive

Examples of larky in a Sentence

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

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1