caper

Meaning

Noun

1. A playful leap or jump.
2. A jump while dancing.
3. A prank or practical joke.
4. Playful behaviour.
5. A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.

Verb

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.

Synonyms

gambol

frisk

frolic

romp

prance

prank

cavort

skip

trick

antic

put-on

hop

joke

🤣

jump

lark

jape

quirk

dance

💃

play

play pranks

spring

escapade

job

capriole

sport

hop on

swizz

common caper

hop-skip

saltate

be naughty

bound

captor

corsair

drollery

flit

fun

gambado

goof

jig

leap

leap about

mischief-making

practical joke

privateer

quip

rollick

scam

scamper

theft

turn

twist

skip about

Hyphenated as

ca‧per

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkeɪpɚ/

Etymology

Clipping of capriole.