Act up and Lark

Act up

Act up verb - To engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior.
Usage example: you should have seen the boys acting up when they put on their aprons

Lark and act up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lark" instead a verb "Act up".

Lark

Lark verb - To play and run about happily.
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Synonyms for Lark

Act up and lark are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act up" instead a verb "Lark".

Nearby Word: larking
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