Caper ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Caper ( noun )

1. A playful skipping movement.
2. A criminal act, typically a robbery.
3. A salty, pickled bud of the caper plant, used to flavor food.

Origin:

From old french capre, from latin capparis (caper berry).

Examples:

1. The children ran around the playground in a joyful caper.
2. The thieves were caught in the middle of a bank caper.
3. The chef garnished the dish with a few capers.
4. The recipe called for a teaspoon of capers.
5. The movie was a comedy caper about a group of amateur bank robbers.

(As a verb)

Caper ( verb )

1. A playful skipping movement.
2. A criminal act, typically a robbery.
3. A salty, pickled bud of the caper plant, used to flavor food.

Origin:

From old french capre, from latin capparis (caper berry).

Examples:

1. The children ran around the playground in a joyful caper.
2. The thieves were caught in the middle of a bank caper.
3. The chef garnished the dish with a few capers.
4. The recipe called for a teaspoon of capers.
5. The movie was a comedy caper about a group of amateur bank robbers.