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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

    The meaning of CAPER is an illegal or questionable act or escapade. How to use caper in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. 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.

  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.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.

  7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › caperCaper Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    CAPER meaning: 1 : an illegal or improper activity that is usually seen as amusing or not very serious; 2 : an amusing movie, story, etc., about tricks or crimes.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › caper_1caper noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    (informal) an activity, especially one that is illegal or dangerous A call to the police should put an end to their little caper. He's involved in some sort of organized crime caper. an amusing movie that contains a lot of action a classic spy caper.

  9. 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.

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

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

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

    Jul 2, 2024 · caper (plural capers) 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. 2022, Jennifer Egan, “i, the Protagonist”, in The Candy House: His caper had failed to find a comic ...