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 capriolecaper2 (ˈkeɪpə
)
Definitions
noun
- a spiny trailing Mediterranean capparidaceous shrub, Capparis spinosa, with edible flower buds
- any of various similar plants or their edible parts See also bean caper, capers
Word Origin
C15: from earlier capers, capres (assumed to be plural), from Latin capparis, from Greek kapparisExample Sentences Including 'capers'
CARNIVAL capers... the Surfers lifesaving club crew in 1929.Misc (1995)
Cut out these capers , my lad, or some of us will pass out with nervous anxiety!George
It almost had me siding with the ones who are dead against all these capers.The Innocents at Home (A Superintendent Kenworthy novel)
She had not promised her support in any of the capers - but she had listened.Passion in the Peak
Smoked salmon and capers is a well-known combination, and capers are an integral ingredient in a classic tartare sauce.Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
The film lacks the exuberance and madness of the earlier capers.India Today (1996)
The rest of a disappointing story, unfortunately, follows their less successful capers.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
Warm 3 cups of tomato sauce in a pan, add the peppers and a few capers , then simmer for 5-10 minutes.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
`My Lord Rakewell always was an obliging spark, full of merry jest and capers.THE RIVAL QUEENS: A Countess Ashby de la Zouche Mystery (2002)
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