larking Meaning & Definition
What Does Larking Mean?
As a verb, larking means to engage in harmless fun or mischief.
Larking at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | capering, cavorting and disporting |
| Antonyms | moping, pouting and stewing |
| First known use | 1813 |
Larking Definition (Verb)
- to engage in harmless fun or mischief
Synonyms of Larking
caperingcavortingdisportingfriskingfrolickinggambolingrollickingrompingsportingcapercavortdisportfriskfrolicgambolrollickrompsport
Larking synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Larking
Larking in a Sentence
to go larking
we would rather lark about in the summer than get part-time jobs
Word Forms & Grammar
larked
lark·ing
larks
lark·er noun
lark
larker
larkers
larking
larking (plural larkings)
Words That Rhyme With Larking
Origin of Larking
probably alteration of lake to frolic
First Known Use
1813
Quick Answers About Larking
What part of speech is larking?
Larking is a verb.
What is another word for larking?
You can replace larking with words such as capering, cavorting and disporting. See the full list of larking synonyms and antonyms.