26984 words

caper

6 definitions • 3 examples
1
to run and jump about in an energetic, happy way
2

Examples:

The whole incident started as an innocent caper.
3
a small, dark green flower bud that is used as an ingredient to give a slightly sour taste to food
4
an act of stealing or other illegal activity:

Examples:

a bank caper
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A caper is also an action that is amusing but wrong:

Examples:

In this latest caper, Bell was caught using a doctored bat.
6
a small, dark green flower bud prepared for use as a flavoring for food

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