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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : key-per
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ pər



Definition of caper

Origin :
  • 1580s, apparently short for obsolete capriole "to leap, skip," probably from Italian capriolare "jump in the air" (see cab). Related: Capered; capering.
  • noun antic, lark
  • verb frolic, cavort
Example sentences :
  • Adams gave a caper, and cry'd out, "It would do; for that he had sixpence himself."
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
  • If roasted, it should be served with red-currant jelly; if boiled, with caper sauce.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Caper sauce, by adding capers; or, as a substitute, chopped gherkin.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • So saying, Hilbert began to caper about the deck in the exuberance of his joy.
  • Extract from : « Rollo on the Atlantic » by Jacob Abbott
  • So saying, Rollo began to caper about with delight, and then ran off to meet his uncle.
  • Extract from : « Rollo on the Atlantic » by Jacob Abbott
  • Caper asked him, when he first saw him after his return to the city.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 » by Various
  • Caper's painting for the display was rejected for some reason.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 » by Various
  • David jumped up and began to caper, while the Phoenix beamed.
  • Extract from : « David and the Phoenix » by Edward Ormondroyd
  • It was just a young people's caper, and he thought it rather amusing.
  • Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old New York » by Amanda Millie Douglas
  • Anybody who planned a caper would sure have to plan it well.
  • Extract from : « The Big Fix » by George Oliver Smith

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