caper
/ˈkeɪpɚ/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
- To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
- To jump as part of a dance.
- To engage in playful behaviour.
- 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.
- A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.
- The capercaillie.
Etymology / origin
Clipping of capriole.
- κάππαρις(Ancient Greek)→
- capparis(Latin)→
- caper (English)
- Relations: der, der
Related words
Descendant words
- ケッパー(Japanese) (bor)
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