Meaning & Definition of Caper in English
English⟶
Caper
/kepər/
noun
1. Any of numerous plants of the genus capparis
synonym:
- caper
2. Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
synonym:
- caper
3. A crime (especially a robbery)
- "The gang pulled off a bank job in st. louis"
synonym:
- caper,
- job
4. A playful leap or hop
synonym:
- caper,
- capriole
5. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- "It was all done in play"
- "Their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
synonym:
- play,
- frolic,
- romp,
- gambol,
- caper
6. A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
synonym:
- antic,
- joke,
- prank,
- trick,
- caper,
- put-on
verb
1. Jump about playfully
synonym:
- caper