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    caper
    /ˈkeɪpə/

    verb

    • 1. skip or dance about in a lively or playful way: "children were capering about the room"

    noun

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › caperCaper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : an amusing movie or story about such an act or escapade. This offbeat, Runyonesque caper shows uncanny insight into the psychology of the con man and his all-too-willing victims. Sybil Steinberg. 2. : a capricious escapade : prank. The boys were disciplined for their foolish capers. 3. : a frolicsome leap.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CAPER definition: 1. to run and jump about in an energetic, happy way 2. an illegal, unusual, or entertaining…. Learn more.

  4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › capercaper - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 24, 2024 · A playful leap or jump. A jump while dancing. A prank or practical joke. (usually in the plural) Playful behaviour. (figuratively) A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime. His caper had failed to find a comic resolution. Instead, there had been a genre switch, and the madcap adventure had turned serious.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › caperCaper - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A goofy little joke or prank, a crime, or a ridiculous adventure is called a caper. For example, your quest for an American newspaper turned into a caper that took you all over the Irish countryside. Caper originates from the Italian word capriolare, meaning “jump in the air,” and indeed, one meaning is "frolicking play or light-hearted ...

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCAPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    9 meanings: 1. a playful skip or leap 2. a high-spirited escapade 3. → See cut a caper 4. slang a crime, esp an organized.... Click for more definitions.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAPER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CAPER meaning: 1. to run and jump about in an energetic, happy way 2. an illegal, unusual, or entertaining…. Learn more.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › caperCAPER Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Caper definition: to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol. . See examples of CAPER used in a sentence.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishcaper noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    caper. noun. /ˈkeɪpər/ [usually plural] the small, green, flower bud of a Mediterranean bush, preserved in vinegar, and used to flavor dishes and sauces. Want to learn more?

  10. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaperCaper - Wikipedia

    The plant is best known for the edible flower buds (capers), used as a seasoning or garnish, and the fruit (caper berries), both of which are usually consumed salted or pickled. Other species of Capparis are also picked along with C. spinosa for their buds or fruits.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › caperCAPER Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

    Synonyms for CAPER: prank, trick, adventure, escapade, antic, experience, joking, gag; Antonyms of CAPER: stew, pout, sulk, mope