Caper

/ˈkeɪ.pər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a playful or mischievous act or escapade.

The children enjoyed a caper at the park, climbing trees and playing hide-and-seek.

a prank or practical joke.

The students planned a caper to surprise their teacher on her birthday.

a pickled flower bud used as a seasoning or garnish in cooking.

She added capers to the pasta dish for an extra burst of flavor.

verb

to leap or skip about in a lively or playful way.

The puppy capered around the garden, chasing after butterflies.

to engage in a playful or mischievous escapade.

They decided to caper through the city, stopping at all the famous landmarks.

from Middle English 'caper', from Latin 'capra' meaning 'goat'.

capers and swindles

mischievous acts or schemes

to caper about

to move about in a playful or lively way

capering fools

people engaged in silly or playful behavior

frolic

a game or playful activity

prank

a practical joke or mischievous act

escapade

an adventurous or reckless adventure

a heist or theft, usually planned with humor or audacity.

They pulled off a real caper at the jewelry store.

a fun or rebellious act, often done with friends.

We planned a caper to sneak into the concert.