Word Frequency
caper1 (ˈkeɪpə
)
Definitions
noun
- a playful skip or leap
- a high-spirited escapade
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See cut a caper
- (slang) a crime, esp an organized robbery
- (Australian, informal) a job or occupation
- (Australian, informal) a person's behaviour
verb
- intr to leap or dance about in a light-hearted manner
Derived Forms
ˈcaperer nounˈcaperingly adverb
Word Origin
C16: probably from caprioleSponsored Links
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