caper caper /ˈkeɪpɝ/

noun

1. [Informal] A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement  ( antic , caper [Informal] , prank , joke , put-on [Informal, N. American] , trick )
   a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
   
2. [Informal] Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement  ( caper [Informal] , gambol , play , frolic , romp )
   gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
    It was all done in play
   it was all done in play
    Their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
   their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
   
3. A playful leap or hop  ( caper , capriole )
   a playful leap or hop
   
4. [Informal] A crime (especially a robbery)  ( caper [Informal] , job )
   a crime (especially a robbery)
    The gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis
   the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis
   
5. Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces  ( caper )
   pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
    Capers add a tangy and salty flavor to dishes, and are often used in Mediterranean cuisine
   Capers add a tangy and salty flavor to dishes, and are often used in Mediterranean cuisine
   
   
6. Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis  ( caper )
   any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
   
   

verb

1. () Jump about playfully  ( caper )
   jump about playfully