skylark

verb

Definition of skylarknext
1
as in to cut up
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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2
as in to play
to engage in activity for amusement he spends his time joking and skylarking, but his brother is serious and industrious

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skylark
  1. cut up
  2. play
  3. revel
  4. toy
  5. horse around
  6. show off
  7. roar
  8. act up
Verb
  • Everything is cut up and put together through chance operations into what Cage called a Musicircus.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • During the matchup, Jeter dove into the stands in the top of the 12th inning to catch a foul ball, emerging from the crowd cut up and bruised.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Definition of cut up
Verb
  • Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
    — Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of play
Verb
  • When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of revel
Verb
  • The formula is one of those shampoos formulated for a really great wash—delivering moisture and smoothing without toying too far into volumizing, densifying, or hair growth.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The pair even toyed around with the idea of a potential collaboration.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of toy
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  • Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.
    — Stephen Whyno, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.
    — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Definition of horse around
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  • Rancho Cucamonga gets to show off many of its top skill-position players.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Creators on social media are showing off their dramatic tan lines and outdoor set-ups — some even forgoing sun protection or adding tanning bed sessions.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of show off
Verb
  • San Francisco serves as a prime example of how the roaring AI industry is helping drive economic growth more broadly, but masking the economic inequality of lower-and-middle-income families.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Hale pointed toward the sky and urged them to look up as three military jets roared above the crowd.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • Currently, Screen Time often acts up and just cuts off access to all apps, whether it’s supposed to or not.
    — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • Baye continued acting up until 2023.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of act up
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