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Definition of capering - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionRare characterized by joyful and energetic behaviorRare
- Her capering spirit was infectious at the party.
2.
movementRare jumping or dancing aroundRare
- The capering lambs were a delightful sight in the meadow.
Origin of capering
Latin, caper (goat) + ing (action)
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person
someone who outdoes others in capering
Examples of capering in a sentence
His capering antics amused everyone. The capering children played in the garden. Capering dancers entertained the crowd.
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- French:enjoué, gambadant, ...
- German:ausgelassen, tanzend, ...
- Italian:vivace, saltellante, ...
- Spanish:alegre, saltarín, ...
- Portuguese:alegre, saltitante, ...
- Chinese:欢快的, 舞动的, ...
- Japanese:陽気な, 踊り回る, ...
- Arabic:مَرِح, مقفِّز, ...
- Hebrew:מְקַפֵּץ, מְפַזֵּז, ...
- Russian:веселый, скачущий, ...
- Ukrainian:радісний, стрибаючий, ...
- Hindi:उल्लासपूर्ण, नाचते हुए, ...
Definition of caper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mischiefprank or mischievous act
- Their midnight caper at the school caused quite a stir..
2.
robbery plotUS crime or elaborate heistUS
- The movie was about a daring caper.
3.
movementDated playful skipping or danceDated
- The children's caper around the playground was joyful..
4.
cookingpickled flower bud used in cooking
- She added capers to the salad for flavor.
5.
botanyTECH. plant of the genus CapparisTECH.
- The caper is native to the Mediterranean region.
Verb
1.
funDated engage in playful behaviourDated
- The puppies capered in the yard.
2.
lively movementDated skip or dance about in a lively or playful wayDated
- The children capered around the lawn during the party..
Images of caper
pickled flower bud used in cooking 
plant of the genus Capparis
Expressions with caper
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engage in playful or mischievous behavior
They cut a caper during the meeting, making everyone laugh.
move playfully and energetically in a lively way
The children caper about in the garden.
bush producing capers used in cooking
The caper bush thrives in Mediterranean climates.
sauce made with capers, often served with fish
The grilled salmon was enhanced by a tangy caper sauce..
plant with edible buds used in Mediterranean cuisine
The bean caper is often pickled and added to salads..
movie genre involving heists with a playful tone
Ocean's Eleven is a classic caper film.
biennial plant native to Europe and Asia
Caper spurge grows wild in southern France.
shows amusement at a funny situation
What a caper! That joke was hilarious.
Origin of caper
Latin, capreolus (wild goat)
Examples of caper in a sentence
The kids' latest caper involved a water balloon fight. They planned a caper to steal the famous painting. The detective novel revolves around a complex caper. Their caper through the meadow was infectious. She joined the caper, laughing and twirling. The pasta dish was garnished with capers for an extra zing.
Capers are often used in Mediterranean cuisine to enhance flavor. Caper bushes are often found in arid regions. The caper plant thrives in rocky soils. Children capered around the playground joyfully. The lambs capered in the spring meadow. The puppy capered around the yard joyfully. They capered through the meadow without a care.
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- French:farce, gambader, ...
- German:Streich, tollen, ...
- Italian:marachella, giocare, ...
- Spanish:broma, juguetear, ...
- Portuguese:brincadeira, brincar, ...
- Chinese:恶作剧, 嬉戏, ...
- Japanese:いたずら, はしゃぐ, ...
- Arabic:مقلب, مرح, ...
- Hebrew:תַּעֲלוּל, לְשַׂחֵק, ...
- Russian:проказа, резвиться, ...
- Ukrainian:витівка, гратися, ...
- Hindi:शरारत, उछल-कूद करना, ...
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