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   Ca·per

   /ˈkāpər/

   

   verb

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

   noun

   • 1. a playful skipping movement: "she did a little caper" Similar danceskiphopleapjumprare:curvetgambadogambade
   • 2. an activity or escapade, typically one that is illicit or ridiculous: informal "I'm too old for this kind of caper" Similar escapadestuntpranktrickpractical jokeanticshigh jinksmischiefgamesportfunjestjestingjapeinformal:shenaniganslarkskylarkingmonkey tricksmonkey businessdido
   • ▪ an amusing or far-fetched story, especially one presented on film or stage: "a cop caper about intergalactic drug dealers"

   Word Origin late 16th century: abbreviation of capriole.

   Derivatives

   • 1. caperer noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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

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

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › caperCAPER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CaperCaper - Wikipedia

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   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.

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

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

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

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   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.

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

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

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

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