larkish

adjective

lark·​ish

ˈlärkish,

ˈlȧk-,

-kēsh

: gaily mischievous : frolicsome

a larkish mood

larkishly adverb

larkishness noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

lark entry 4 + -ish

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