Caper (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Job

Meaning ²

A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Prank
• Trick
• Put-on
• Antic
• Joke

Hypernyms

• Diversion
• Recreation

Hyponyms

• Practical Joke
• Dirty Trick

Meaning ³

Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Meaning ⁴

Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Frolic
• Gambol
• Romp
• Play

Hypernyms

• Diversion
• Recreation

Hyponyms

• Flirting
• Word Play
• Coquetry
• Flirtation
• Game
• Horseplay
• Teasing
• Craziness
• Indulgence
• Toying
• Folly
• Flirt
• Foolery
• Tomfoolery

Related Words

• Caper (verb)

Meaning ⁵

Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

• Bush

Hyponyms

• Capparis Flexuosa
• Capparis Mitchellii
• Capparis Spinosa
• Jamaica Caper Tree
• Capparis Cynophallophora
• Capparis Arborea
• Bay-leaved Caper

Meaning ⁶

A playful leap or hop.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Capriole

Hypernyms

• Saltation
• Leaping
• Bound
• Bounce
• Spring