caper

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caper Definition

• (n) any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
• (n) pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
• (n) a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
• (n) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
• (n) a playful leap or hop
• (n) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
• (v) jump about playfully

caper Synonyms

• antic
• caper
• capriole
• frolic
• gambol
• job
• joke
• play
• prank
• put-on
• romp
• trick