Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skylarking

verb
/ˈskaɪˌlɑrkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of playing or frolicking in a carefree manner.
Examples
  • The children were skylarking in the garden, laughing and chasing each other.
  • During the lunch break, the employees spent their time skylarking instead of working.
Meaning
Skylarking refers to engaging in playful, mischievous, or carefree activities, often in a light-hearted and informal context.
Synonyms
  • frolicking
  • playing
  • prancing