caper

Plural: capers

Noun

• 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
• A playful leap or jump.
• A jump while dancing.
• A prank or practical joke.
• Playful behaviour.
• A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.
• A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.
• The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
• A plant of the genus Capparis.
• The capercaillie.

Verb

Verb Forms: capered, capering, capers

• To leap or skip about in a lively and playful way.
• jump about playfully
• To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
• To jump as part of a dance.
• To engage in playful behaviour.

Examples

• He felt like CAPERING after scoring a bonus for using all his tiles.

Synonyms

antic, capriole, frolic, gambol, job, joke, play, prank, put-on, romp, trick, caper bush, caper tree, caperberry

Related Words

cab, caprine, north-caper

Anagrams of caper