Looking for the meaning of the word CAPERS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAPERS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Caper
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century: abbreviation of capriole
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkeɪpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way
Short Definition:move playfully
Examples:- children were capering about the room
Word: Caper
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkeɪpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a playful skipping movement
Short Definition:playful movement
Examples:- she did a little caper or dance
Definition:
an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade
Short Definition:illicit or ridiculous activity
Examples:- I'm too old for this kind of caper
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