Dictionary definition · caper
noun
- any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
- pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
- a crime (especially a robbery)"the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
- a playful leap or hop
- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement"it was all done in play"
- a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
verb
- jump about playfully
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).