caper.
A playful leap or jump.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of capriole.
To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
To jump as part of a dance.
To engage in playful behaviour.
To run at speed.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of capriole.
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.
Where this word comes from
From Latin capparis, from Ancient Greek κάππαρις (kápparis).
A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Dutch kaper.
The capercaillie.
Where this word comes from
Shortening of capercaillie.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.