"larkish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more larkish [comparative], most larkish [superlative]
Etymology: From lark + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lark|ish}} lark + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} larkish (comparative more larkish, superlative most larkish)
  1. Joky; mischievously high-spirited. Derived forms: larkishly
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