American English pronunciation
How to pronounce caper
IPA transcription: ['keɪpɚ]
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Noun
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a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
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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”
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any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
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pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
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a crime (especially a robbery)
“the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis”
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a playful leap or hop
Verb
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jump about playfully
Usage examples
- This crime caper soon turns into one hilarious joy ride!
- Imagined monstrosities capered and gibbered in his imagination as he tried not to look behind him.
- Imagined monstrosities capered and gibbered in his imagination as he tried not to look behind him.
- Imagined monstrosities capered and gibbered in his imagination as he tried not to look behind him.
- Caperton Swamp Nature Preserve is also located in the city.
- Imagined monstrosities capered and gibbered in his imagination as he tried not to look behind him.
- Imagined monstrosities capered and gibbered in his imagination as he tried not to look behind him.