Definition of caper

noun (n)

• any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis (noun.plant)

  source: wordnet30
• pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces (noun.food)

  source: wordnet30
• a crime (especially a robbery) (noun.act)

  Synonym: job
  

  source: wordnet30
• a playful leap or hop (noun.act)

  Synonym: capriole
  

  source: wordnet30
• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement (noun.act)

  Synonym: frolic, gambol, play, romp
  

  source: wordnet30
• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement (noun.act)

  Synonym: antic, joke, prank, put-on, trick
  

  source: wordnet30
• A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• jump about playfully (verb.motion)

  source: wordnet30
• To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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