larky

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“
Hence the message and the invitation As our happy-go-lucky chief was out in what may be termed a larky state of mind, and had nothing particular to do, he accepted the invitation.

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  1. adjective High-spirited; zestful: "It's a very larky Nureyev whom we see—a buoyant imp who . . . cavorts in various disguises” (Arlene Croce).
  2. adjective Silly; zany: "The filmmakers replace characterization with larky pop-culture references and associations” (David Denby).

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  • I have had no access to the Kickstart, though with WiFi capabilities, a 2 mp camera, quad band EDGE and an all new form factor it looks like a larky entry level winner.
  • The newbies owe much of their innocents-on-the-run shtick to the Beatles 'truly 
 original charms, and the larky visual style filmmaker Richard Lester devised for the lads from Liverpool. —  EW.com: Today's Latest Headlines
  • But his gift for wicked smash / grab visuals and larky, on-der-money one-liners just about compensates for all his gratingly puerile posing. —  Home
  • Bloggers cite as supporting evidence a larky piece about McCain O'Rourke penned recently for the —  The First Post: Latest
  • But for those who like this larky Doctor, the new season of "Who" is starting off promisingly.
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