lark

word

Definition

A lark is a type of small songbird. Informally, 'a lark' can also mean a fun, playful activity or joke.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally for the bird; informally, 'on a lark' means doing something just for fun, often unexpectedly. The joke/playful meaning is mostly British or old-fashioned in US English.

Spanish: alondra - travesura (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): cotovia - travessura (informal)Portuguese (PT): cotovia - travessura (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 云雀 - 玩笑 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 雲雀 - 玩笑 (口語)Hindi: लार्क (एक प्रकार का पक्षी) - शरारत (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: قبرة (طائر) - مزحة (عامية)Bengali: লার্ক (পাখি) - মজা (কৌতুক, খেলাচ্ছলে)Russian: жаворонок - шутка (ради смеха)Japanese: ヒバリ - いたずら（冗談、遊び）Vietnamese: chim sơn ca - trò đùa (cho vui)Korean: 종달새 - 장난 (장난삼아 하는 일)Turkish: tarla kuşu - eğlence (şaka, oyun)Urdu: لارک (پرندہ) - مذاق (دل لگی کے طور پر)Indonesian: burung ciung (burung lark) - lelucon (sekadar iseng)

Example Sentences

I saw a lark singing in the field.

basic

The lark has a beautiful voice.

basic

They did it just for a lark.

basic

It was just a lark, but we ended up having a great time.

natural

Early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise—like a lark!

natural

He's always up for a lark with his friends.

natural