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caper

The correct spelling is caper.

How to pronounce caper

/ˈkeɪpə/
noun

IPA: /ˈkeɪpə/

Say it like: Cap-er

The correct spelling is caper. A playful leap or jump.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A playful leap or jump.
  2. 2.A jump while dancing.
  3. 3.A prank or practical joke.
  4. 4.(usually in plural) Playful behaviour.
  5. 5.(figuratively) A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.

verb

  1. 1.To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
  2. 2.To jump as part of a dance.
  3. 3.To engage in playful behaviour.

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