Synonyms for skylarking

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : skahy-lahrk

Phonetic Transcription : ˈskaɪˌlɑrk

Top 10 synonyms for skylarking

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Définition of skylarking

Origin : the common European lark, 1680s, from sky (n.) + lark (n.1). So called because it sings as it mounts toward the sky in flight.

As in prank : noun practical joke; frivolity
As in revel : noun celebration, merrymaking
As in shenanigan : noun prank
As in fooling : noun joking, tricks
As in frolic : noun amusement, revel
As in romp : verb have fun, enjoy oneself

Example sentences :

"I—er—I imagined some of the students were skylarking," faltered the assistant.
Extract from : « Dave Porter and His Rivals » by Edward Stratemeyer

“You were skylarking then, my lad, and the ship was not pitching and tumbling about as she now is,” he said.
Extract from : « Paddy Finn » by W. H. G. Kingston

Now, you youngsters, what are you skylarking away there for?
Extract from : « Sunshine Bill » by W H G Kingston

They set off on their ramble, Tom and Gerald, and the other youngsters, skylarking as usual.
Extract from : « The Three Lieutenants » by W.H.G. Kingston

Here, Chunky, take this new hand alongside of you, and see that there is no skylarking.
Extract from : « Down the Slope » by James Otis

All the time that he was singing the vespers he was skylarking like an imp.
Extract from : « Being a Boy » by Charles Dudley Warner

Nothing breakable in it except the crockery, and plenty of room for skylarking.
Extract from : « Fernley House » by Laura E. Richards

Some of them were skylarking around Port Hudson and did not get any supper.
Extract from : « Diary of an Enlisted Man » by Lawrence Van Alstyne

“This skylarking at night must stop,” said the master of the Hall.
Extract from : « The Putnam Hall Encampment » by Arthur M. Winfield

Sometimes it would be exercise, sometimes a bit of a play, or skylarking.
Extract from : « Christmas Penny Readings » by George Manville Fenn

Antonyms for skylarking

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