stoeien — meaning in English

English meaning

• lark noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
• romp verb To play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.

Senses

stoeien is used for these senses in English:

• lark To frolic, engage in carefree adventure.
• romp (intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.

lark — full definition

1. noun A small songbird known for its cheerful singing, often heard early in the morning.
2. noun A harmless prank or bit of fun.
3. verb To have fun or act mischievously, often in the phrase "lark about."

romp — full definition

1. verb To play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.
2. verb To win a contest easily and by a wide margin.
3. noun A lighthearted, fast-moving story, film, or experience, often not meant to be taken too seriously.
4. noun An easy, one-sided win.

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