noun
- plural of larkiness; the quality or state of being playful, mischievous, or fun-loving in a lighthearted way
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The children's larkinesses during recess made the playground a joyful place.
- His larkinesses often got him into trouble at school, though teachers appreciated his good humor.
- The team's larkinesses helped ease tension before the big game.
- She brought a sense of larkinesses to every gathering, always ready with a joke or prank.
- Their larkinesses masked a deeper friendship built on genuine care for one another.