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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. 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.

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

    1. : any of a genus (Capparis of the family Capparidaceae, the caper family) of low prickly shrubs of the Mediterranean region. especially : one (C. spinosa) cultivated for its buds. 2. : one of the greenish flower buds or young berries of the caper pickled and used as a seasoning or garnish.

  4. 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 ...

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

    noun. 1. a playful skip or leap. 2. a high-spirited escapade. 3. See cut a caper.

  6. 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.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › caperCaper - definition of caper by The Free Dictionary

    1. A usually spiny Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa) having white to pale lilac flowers and dehiscent fruits with reddish pulp. 2. A pickled flower bud of this plant, used as a pungent condiment in sauces, relishes, and various other dishes.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCAPER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    CAPER definition: something that is done as a joke, or intended to entertain people: . Learn more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › caperCAPER Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    Caper definition: . See examples of CAPER used in a sentence.

  10. 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. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

  11. 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.