Definition of "lark" in English

noun

1. Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.

2. Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.

3. (by extension) One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.

4. A jolly or peppy person.

verb

1. To catch larks (type of bird).

   • to go larking

noun

1. A frolic or romp, some fun.

2. A prank.

verb

1. To sport, engage in harmless pranking.

2. To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.