caper

noun
UK: /ˈkeɪpər/
US: /ˈkeɪpər/

  1. A playful skipping movement.

    1. Her happy caper made everyone smile.
    2. The children's joyful caper across the lawn showed their excitement for the day.

  2. An illegal or reckless activity, especially one involving theft or fraud.

    1. The caper went wrong, and they got caught.
    2. Their elaborate caper to steal the painting was foiled by the security system.

Synonyms

frolic prank scheme gambol romp lark
caper intransitive-verb

  1. To skip or leap about playfully.

    1. The dog capered in the park.
    2. Lambs caper in the meadows during the spring, enjoying the sunshine.

  2. To engage in a reckless or illegal activity.

    1. They capered around town, causing trouble.
    2. The group capered through the city streets, pulling pranks and evading security.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caper" in English means: A playful skipping movement., An illegal or reckless activity, especially one involving theft or fraud..

The phonetic transcription of "caper" is /ˈkeɪpər/ in British English and /ˈkeɪpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caper": frolic, prank, scheme, gambol, romp, lark.

Example usage of "caper": "Her happy caper made everyone smile.". More examples on the page.