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| ca·per [ káypər ] |
noun (plural ca·pers) |
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1. playful jump: a playful leap or dancing step
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2. playful act or trick: a lighthearted adventurous act or prank
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3. questionable activity: a dangerous or illegal activity, especially one involving robbery
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informal
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intransitive verb (past and past participle ca·pered, present participle ca·per·ing, 3rd person present singular ca·pers) |
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prance happily: to leap or dance around in a happy playful manner
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| [Late 16th century. Shortening of capriole] |
