larking
Example Sentences
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"During the months we filmed together, baby Tonka and I became good friends, playing and grooming each other and just generally larking about," Cumming told Variety.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2022
He is seen making quips, gifting a tambourine to a fan and larking about backstage on a golf buggy with his then-fiance, the actress Patsy Kensit, in between shows.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2021
Yet we still go larking lightly into these wars and lollygag as we leave them.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2021
Carole gets two scenes, larking around in the first one and then – sad face – grieving over her husband in the second.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 16, 2020
“Lounging and larking doesn’t pay,” observed Jo, shaking her head.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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