Caper is a word that has several meanings and uses in English. It can be a noun or a verb, depending on the context. Here are some explanations and examples of caper:
As a noun, caper can mean a playful or mischievous act, usually done for fun or amusement. It can also mean an illegal or dishonest scheme, especially one that involves stealing or tricking someone.
Synonyms for this meaning are
- prank
- trick
- escapade
- stunt
- crime.
Antonyms are
- duty
- responsibility
- honesty
- lawfulness.
Some derived words are caperer, capering, and caper-cutting.
Some related words are joke, gag, shenanigan, or heist.
Some phrasal verbs related to this meaning are cut capers, pull off a caper, or get away with a caper. Some common expressions are a crazy caper, a daring caper, or a madcap caper. Some related idioms are cut a caper, be a caped crusader, or have a cape complex.
Example sentences:
- The kids were punished for their foolish capers at school. (prank)
- The movie is about a group of thieves who plan a complicated caper to rob a casino. (crime)
- He was so happy he cut a caper on the steps. (jumped playfully)
- She was a caped crusader who fought for justice and truth. (a hero or a vigilante)
- He had a cape complex and thought he could save the world. (an obsession with being a hero)
As a verb, caper can mean to leap or jump around in a lively or playful way. It can also mean to perform a caper, as in a prank or a crime. Synonyms for this meaning are frolic, gambol, romp, or cavort. Antonyms are sit, stand, walk, or crawl. There are no derived words for this meaning. Some related words are dance, skip, hop, or spring. Some phrasal verbs related to this meaning are caper about, caper around, or caper off. There are no common expressions or idioms for this meaning.
- Example sentences:
- The lambs capered in the meadow. (frolicked)
- They capered around the campfire, singing and laughing. (jumped)
- He capered off with the stolen jewels. (ran away)
As a noun, caper can also mean a small green flower bud that is pickled and used as a seasoning or a garnish in some dishes. It comes from a plant called Capparis spinosa, which grows in the Mediterranean region. There are no synonyms, antonyms, or derived words for this meaning. Some related words are pickle, olive, or herb. There are no phrasal verbs, common expressions, or idioms for this meaning.
- Example sentence:
- She added some capers to the salad for extra flavor. (flower buds)
