caper

Speech parts

1. caper - Noun

2. caper - Verb

Meaning

To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.

A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.

A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.

The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.

A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

joke prank frolic romp gambol play dance spring jump trick exploit leap stunt skip mischief
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Antonyms

good rest bridle howl care stop
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Hypernyms

bush spring bound jump leap recreation

Hyponyms

game folly indulgence teasing flirting flirtation

Phrases with the word

syrian bean caper double caper indian caper caper berry gravy

Derivatives

capered capering

Anagrams

crape pacer perca recap

Examples

it was all done in play Source: Internet

their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly Source: Internet

the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis Source: Internet

Called the Brick House, it’s a fried chicken breast with caper mayo, arugula, romaine, pickled onions, pepperoncini and Caesar dressing on a potato bun and it’s $13. Source: Internet

Director Christopher Nolan, the genius behind the likes of Inception and Dunkirk, keeps getting suggested as the director of James Bond 26 — especially after his time-travelling spy caper Tenet. Source: Internet

A caper is a comic crime story. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Capello Capen Capenhurst caper berry caper berry gravy caper bush