Caper
Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪpər/
Caper (noun)
- a quick, playful jump or dance step.
- a fun or silly adventure or activity.
- a small, pickled flower bud used in cooking, often in Mediterranean dishes.
Examples
- The puppy's caper delighted the children.
- She watched the lamb's caper across the field.
Common collocations: joyful caper, playful caper, exciting caper, weekend caper, pickled capers
Caper (verb)
- to jump or move around in a lively, playful way.
Examples
- The children capered around the playground.
- He capered with joy after hearing the news.