gay as a lark
The phrase 'gay as a lark' is an old-fashioned idiom that originally meant being very happy or contented. Its usage has declined in modern English.
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Definition
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(idiomatic, obsolete)Extremely happy and carefree.
Example
- After receiving the good news, she was gay as a lark all day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gay as a lark":