caper
//ˈkeɪ.pər//
Noun
caperSingular
capersPlural
1
A playful, skipping movement or leap.
The lamb did a little caper in the meadow.
2
A mischievous or illegal activity, especially a robbery or heist.
The movie is about a group of thieves planning a daring bank caper.
Noun
caperSingular
capersPlural
1
The pickled flower bud of a Mediterranean shrub, used as a seasoning in cooking.
I added some capers to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
Verb
caperInfinitive
caperPresent tense
caperedPast tense
caperedPast participle
caperingPresent participle
capersThird-person singular
1
To skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
The children capered around the garden with joy.