lark
Say it: LARK /lɑːk/ · noun
What “lark” means
Something you do just for fun.
More precisely: Something done for fun, especially a harmless prank or carefree adventure.
Example: “They entered the marathon for a lark and ended up finishing in under four hours.”
When to use it
Use it casually for a carefree adventure or harmless bit of fun, often in the phrase 'for a lark'.
It can also mean
A lark is also a small songbird, often heard singing while flying.
Similar words
jape, escapade, bit of fun
Quick check
With no plans to win, you and a friend enter a fancy-dress race just for fun. It's…
a duty or a lark?
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a lark
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