Antonyms for caper

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : key-per

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ pər

Definition of caper

Origin : 1580s, apparently short for obsolete capriole "to leap, skip," probably from Italian capriolare "jump in the air" (see cab). Related: Capered; capering.

noun antic, lark
verb frolic, cavort

Example sentences :

Adams gave a caper, and cry'd out, "It would do; for that he had sixpence himself."
Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding

If roasted, it should be served with red-currant jelly; if boiled, with caper sauce.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Caper sauce, by adding capers; or, as a substitute, chopped gherkin.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

So saying, Hilbert began to caper about the deck in the exuberance of his joy.
Extract from : « Rollo on the Atlantic » by Jacob Abbott

So saying, Rollo began to caper about with delight, and then ran off to meet his uncle.
Extract from : « Rollo on the Atlantic » by Jacob Abbott

Caper asked him, when he first saw him after his return to the city.
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 » by Various

Caper's painting for the display was rejected for some reason.
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 » by Various

David jumped up and began to caper, while the Phoenix beamed.
Extract from : « David and the Phoenix » by Edward Ormondroyd

It was just a young people's caper, and he thought it rather amusing.
Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old New York » by Amanda Millie Douglas

Anybody who planned a caper would sure have to plan it well.
Extract from : « The Big Fix » by George Oliver Smith

Synonyms for caper

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