Synonyms for caper
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : key-per |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkeɪ pər |
Top 10 synonyms for caper Other synonyms for the word caper
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for caper
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