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caper.

A playful leap or jump.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkeɪpɚ/General-American/ˈkeɪpə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A playful leap or jump.

  2. A jump while dancing.

  3. A prank or practical joke.

  4. Playful behaviour.

    plural-normally
  5. A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

Clipping of capriole.

verb/ˈkeɪpɚ/General-American/ˈkeɪpə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.

  2. To jump as part of a dance.

  3. To engage in playful behaviour.

  4. To run at speed.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Clipping of capriole.

noun/ˈkeɪpɚ/General-American/ˈkeɪpə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.

  2. A plant of the genus Capparis.

Where this word comes from

From Latin capparis, from Ancient Greek κάππαρις (kápparis).

noun/ˈkeɪpɚ/General-American/ˈkeɪpə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Dutch kaper.

noun/ˈkeɪpɚ/General-American/ˈkeɪpə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The capercaillie.

    Scotland
Where this word comes from

Shortening of capercaillie.

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