larker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who steals or illegally obtains something, especially a job or position to which they are not entitled.

  - "He was a larker, who managed to get a job in the company by falsifying his resume."
  - "The larker was caught red-handed during the interview, when the recruiter noticed inconsistencies in his application."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with larker
arker , baker , maker , shaker

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Variants

List of all variants of larker that leads to same result
lark , larked , larker , larkers , larking , larks

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the verb 'lark', meaning to play a prank or engage in mischief.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'larker' has been used in the criminal underworld since the 16th century.

2. In some parts of Scotland, 'larker' is used to describe a type of flatbread.

3. The term 'larkspur' is a type of flower that gets its name from the Old English word 'larc', which means 'to steal'.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deliberately misleading or deceiving someone, often for personal gain or amusement.

2. fraud: An intentional act to secure unlawful or unjust gain, typically by means of deception.

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Culture

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In literature, 'larker' is often used to describe a character who deceives or manipulates others for personal gain. In some cases, it can also be used to describe someone who takes risks or engages in daring activities.

How to Memorize "larker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sneaking into a workplace wearing a disguise, pretending to be someone they're not.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'larker' with the idea of someone trying to get something they're not entitled to.
   - Think of a mischievous or deceitful person when you hear the word 'larker'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'L' is for 'Liar', 'A' is for 'Archer' (since they both start with 'A'), 'R' is for 'Risk-taker', and 'K' is for 'Kidnapper'.

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