caper

About 0.27 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A playful leap or jump.
2. noun A jump while dancing.
3. noun A prank or practical joke.
4. noun Playful behaviour.
5. noun A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.
6. verb To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
7. verb To jump as part of a dance.
8. verb To engage in playful behaviour.

Similar words

gambol frolic romp play antic joke prank trick job cavort

Often followed by

sauce and in about was is of on with

Word family

capered capering capers cut capers cuts capers cutting capers