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skylarking

[/ˈskaɪlɑːrkɪŋ/]
noun/verb (present participle)
brincadeira, travessura, diversão desordeira
1. Playful or mischievous behavior; joking around or engaging in horseplay
The students were skylarking instead of paying attention to the lecture.
Os estudantes estavam fazendo brincadeiras em vez de prestar atenção à aula.
2. Reckless or irresponsible behavior, especially in a casual or lighthearted manner
Stop skylarking around and get back to work!
Parem com as travessuras e voltem ao trabalho!
NYC Slang
goofing off, messing around, clowning
Synonyms
horsing aroundfooling aroundjokingclowninglarkingtomfooleryshenanigans
Antonyms
seriousnessdiligenceearnestness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brincadeira, gracinha, diversão
Most commonly used in casual contexts
Portugal
brincadeira, travessura, palhaçada
Often used to describe playful mischief
São Paulo
zoação, brincadeira
May use more informal colloquial terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lark about/around
to fool around
to mess about
to cut capers
to cut up
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