caper

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈkeɪpɚ/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈkeɪpə/

Noun

caper (plural capers)

1. A playful leap or jump.
2. A jump while dancing.
3. A prank or practical joke.
4. i usually in plural Playful behaviour.
5. (figuratively) A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.

Related terms

• cab
• caprine

Translations

• Italian: sobbalzo, saltellamento
• Russian: скачо́к
• Spanish: cabriola

Verb

caper (capers, present participle capering; past and past participle capered)

1. To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
2. To jump as part of a dance.
3. To engage in playful behaviour.

Translations

• Italian: saltellare
• Russian: скака́ть

Noun

caper (plural capers)

1. A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.

Noun

caper (plural capers)

1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
2. A plant of the genus Capparis.

   Synonyms: caper bush, caper tree, caperberry

Translations

• French: câpre
• German: Kaper
• Italian: cappero
• Portuguese: alcaparra
• Russian: ка́перс
• Spanish: alcaparra

Translations

• German: Kapernstrauch
• Italian: cappero
• Russian: ка́перс
• Spanish: alcaparro

Noun

caper (plural capers)

1. (Scotland) The capercaillie.

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