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caper1

Syllabification: (ca·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈkāpər/

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Definition of caper

verb

[no object]
  • skip or dance about in a lively or playful way:children were capering about the room

noun

  • 1a playful skipping movement:she did a little caper
  • 2 informal an activity or escapade, typically one that is illicit or ridiculous.
  • an amusing or far-fetched story, especially one presented on film or stage:a cop caper about intergalactic drug dealers

Phrases

cut a caper

make a playful, skipping movement.

Derivatives

caperer

Pronunciation: /ˈkāpərər/

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: abbreviation of capriole

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