caper

The word “caper” has 2 syllables: ca-per

It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪ.pɚ/


What is synonym and antonym for caper?

In the thesaurus, “caper” has 106 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for caper along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for caper

Antonyms for caper

  • mope
  • pout
  • seriousness
  • stew
  • sulk

Meanings of caper

  • noun
    1. A playful leap or jump.
    2. A jump while dancing.
    3. A prank or practical joke.
    4. (usually in plural) Playful behaviour.
    5. (figuratively) A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.
    6. A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.
    7. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
    8. A plant of the genus Capparis.
    9. The capercaillie.
  • verb
    1. To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
    2. To jump as part of a dance.
    3. To engage in playful behaviour.

Example Sentences

  • The kids laughed as they watched the goat do a little caper around the yard.
  • He got caught in a silly caper that involved sneaking into the school after hours.
  • The film is a classic heist caper filled with twists and clever tricks.
  • They planned their next caper with great excitement and secrecy.
  • She added a caper or two to the sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to caper, such as: adventure, antic, blow the lid off, bounce, bound, capriccio, caprice.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bacchanalia

dance

  • Charleston
  • ball
  • blowout
  • bob
  • boogey
  • boogie
  • boogie down
  • boogy
  • bop
  • bunny hop
  • caper
  • celebration
  • conga
  • cotillion
  • cotillon
  • cut a rug
  • dart
  • dash
  • disco
  • event
  • festival
  • festivity
  • fete
  • flick
  • flicker
  • flirt
  • flit
  • flitter
  • flutter
  • fly
  • foot it
  • formal
  • fox-trot
  • foxtrot
  • frolic
  • gala
  • gambol
  • gavotte
  • get down
  • hoedown
  • hoof it
  • hop
  • hustle
  • jig
  • jitter
  • jitterbug
  • jive
  • jump
  • leap
  • mambo
  • mask
  • masque
  • masquerade
  • meander
  • mixer
  • one-step
  • party
  • pirouette
  • polka
  • prance
  • prom
  • promenade
  • ramble
  • reception
  • rhumba
  • roam
  • sail
  • samba
  • scamper
  • scud
  • scurry
  • scuttle
  • shag
  • shake a leg
  • shimmy
  • shindig
  • shoot
  • shuffle
  • skip
  • skitter
  • sock hop
  • soiree
  • speed
  • spin
  • sprint
  • square dance
  • step
  • strut
  • sway
  • swing
  • tango
  • tap
  • tap-dance
  • tread
  • trip
  • trip the light fantastic
  • twirl
  • twist
  • two-step
  • waltz
  • wander
  • whirl
  • zing
  • zip
  • zoom

dances

gag

jape


Browse the Thesaurus