Definition of "larky" [larky]

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

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "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."
• "That's Robert Wagner, who enjoyed his biggest success on Hart To Hart and It Takes A Thief, this larky series about an urbane jewel thief recruited to steal for the government when they're not free to act."
• ""Here you'll find larky, quirky things," said Ms. Daniel."