Antonyms for capers

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : key-per

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ pər

Definition of capers

Origin : by 1590s, "playful leap or jump," from caper (v.); meaning "prank" is from 1840; that of "crime" is from 1926. To cut capers "dance in a frolicsome way" is from c.1600.

noun antic, lark
verb frolic, cavort

Example sentences :

Take two large table-spoonfuls of capers and a little vinegar.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

With boiled mutton they are an excellent substitute for capers.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Add some sweet herbs cut very fine, two onions sliced, the yolks of three or four hard eggs minced, and two spoonfuls of capers.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

Her opinion of the Cape and Capers, 'specially me, was decided.
Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

He became as full of smiles and capers as the meanest sycophant.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

Or is it unkindness to let him see that I mislike his capers?
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

And what are the capers of this, my beast, compared to the antics of fate, Sir Priest?
Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut

Green Peppers can take the place of capers, if these are not at hand.
Extract from : « The Italian Cook Book » by Maria Gentile

They pickle them in Vinegar, as they do Capers and little Cucumbers.
Extract from : « The Natural History of Chocolate » by D. de Quelus

"Dat's de cretor's music, an' dem's de cretor's capers," replied Burl.
Extract from : « Burl » by Morrison Heady

Synonyms for capers

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