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

    Caper can be a verb meaning to run and jump about, or a noun meaning an illegal or entertaining activity, or a food ingredient. Learn how to use caper in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word caper, from a prickly shrub and its buds to a playful leap or prank. See synonyms, examples, etymology and more.

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  6. en.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.

  7. 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 ...

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

    Caper can be a verb meaning to run and jump about happily, or a noun meaning an illegal or amusing activity, or a food ingredient. Learn how to use caper in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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

    Caper can mean a small green bud used in cooking, a playful leap or skip, a foolish or illegal activity, or a job or occupation. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, and usage of caper with Collins English Dictionary.

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

    Caper can mean a playful leap, a frivolous escapade, a pickled flower bud, or a crime. Learn the different meanings, origins, and usage of caper from various dictionaries and sources.