caper (Meaning)
caper (n)
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
a crime (especially a robbery)
a playful leap or hop
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
caper (v)
jump about playfully
caper (v. i.)
To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.
caper (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of caper
Synonyms:
- stratagem
- stunt
- trickery
- performance
- whimsey
- monkeyshine(s)
- vagary
- whimsy
- feat
- deceit
- deception
- fraud
- skylarking
- gambit
- teasing
- subterfuge
- ploy
- high jinks
- rowdyism
- maneuver
- ruse
- hijinks
- roughhousing
- deed
- tomfoolery
- kidding
- dido
- hoax
- horseplay
- shine(s)
- jest
- play
- mission
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
caper Sentence Examples
- The mischievous child couldn't resist the urge to sneak a playful caper through the garden.
- As the music played, the dancers executed intricate capers, leaping and twirling across the stage.
- In the bustling marketplace, street performers entertained the crowd with acrobatic capers and feats of agility.
- The comedian's slapstick routine included a series of hilarious capers that had the audience in stitches.
- Emboldened by their success, the thieves planned an audacious caper to steal the priceless jewels from the museum.
- The detective unraveled the mystery behind the elaborate caper, exposing the mastermind behind the scheme.
- Despite the risks, thrill-seekers often embark on daring capers in pursuit of adrenaline-fueled excitement.
- The playful puppy bounded around the park, engaging in a series of joyful capers with its owner.
- The caper ended in disaster when the bumbling burglars were caught red-handed by the vigilant security guard.
- After a long day's work, the friends gathered at the local pub to share stories and reminisce about their youthful capers.
FAQs About the word caper
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis, pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces, a crime (especially a robbery), a playf
escapade,prank, trick, adventure,antic, capriccio, frolic, knavery, shavie, waggery
sulk, pout, stew,stew, sulk, pout,mope, mope,
The mischievous child couldn't resist the urge to sneak a playful caper through the garden.
As the music played, the dancers executed intricate capers, leaping and twirling across the stage.
In the bustling marketplace, street performers entertained the crowd with acrobatic capers and feats of agility.
The comedian's slapstick routine included a series of hilarious capers that had the audience in stitches.
