something done merely out of enjoyment or appreciation of the activity.
A: are you building another model? you only need one!
B: yeah, i'm doing this one just for larks.
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To have fun, frolic and romp about in a slightly mischievous way.
โNow Bert, none of your larking about.โ
- Mary Poppins
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When someone does a harmless prank.
He was constantly larking around the office, looking for a laugh.
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When you don't have anything particular in mind, but are looking for an entertaining adventure.
Our group of friends decided to go larking the rest of the day.
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When one says they will be in a certain place at a certain time and then are (a) very late leaving you there on your own for ages or (b) text you saying they will be there soon leaving you there on your own for ages or (c) text you saying they wont be out at all after you have been there on your own for ages.
"Dude! he said he would meet me here at 8, its half nine now and I just got a text to say he's not comming, he's too tired".
"Nice, you got Larked"
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Speedy, real quick like
Also: to do something in a super speedy or swift manor
"Dude, that pizza got here hella lark." or, "Where'd Clarence go? He was just here." "Oh, he larked out, bro."
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