lark about
verb phrase
Pronunciation: lɑːrk əˈbaʊt
Definition
To behave in a playful, mischievous, or boisterous way; to fool around.
Examples
The students were told to stop larking about and pay attention to the lecture.
My dog loves to lark about in the park, chasing squirrels and digging holes.
After a stressful week, we decided to go to the beach and just lark about.
How to Use lark about
- lark about (verb phrase)
- to behave in a playful, mischievous, or boisterous way — "The children were larking about in the playground."
- lark about with someone (prepositional phrase)
- to engage in playful behavior together with another person or group — "They spent the afternoon larking about with their friends at the beach."
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