SKYLARKING Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in joking

wildly playful or mischievous behavior the players often engaged in a bit of roughhousing and skylarking before big games

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verb

present participle of skylark

as in revelling

to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior couldn't resist the temptation to skylark as commencement ceremonies came to a close

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as in playing

to engage in activity for amusement he spends his time joking and skylarking, but his brother is serious and industrious

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According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.

Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
But despite dolphins’ playful reputation, their facial expressions during play had never been investigated before, though studies have established that other mammals, like humans and monkeys, communicate with open-mouthed, smile-like expressions when playing.

Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024

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