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View usage for: (eskəpeɪd) Word forms: plural escapadescountable nounAn escapade is an exciting and rather dangerous adventure. ...the scene of Robin Hood's escapades. Synonyms: adventure, fling, stunt, romp More Synonyms of escapade escapade in British English (ˈɛskəˌpeɪd, ˌɛskəˈpeɪd) noun1. a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape 2. any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp Word origin C17: from French, from Old Italian scappata, from Vulgar Latin ex-cappāre (unattested) to escapeescapade in American English (ˈɛskəˌpeɪd) noun1. Archaic an escape from restraint or confinement 2. a reckless adventure or prank Word origin Fr < Sp escapada < escapar, to escape, flee < VL * excappare: see escape Examples of 'escapade' in a sentenceescapade We would often find out about his escapades the following morning and help pick up the pieces but on this particular day it seemed much more serious. Definition a mischievous act or adventure The whole ridiculous escapade was his idea. Synonyms fling stunt scrape (informal) spree mischief antic Additional synonymsDefinition a high-spirited escapade Jack would have nothing to do with such childish capers. Synonyms escapade, sport, stunt, mischief, lark (informal), prank, jest, dido (informal), practical joke, high jinks, antic, jape, shenanigan (informal) Definition a harmless piece of mischief The children thought it was a great lark. Synonyms prank, game, fun, fling, romp, spree, revel, mischief, caper, frolic, escapade, skylark, gambol, antic, jape, rollickDefinition a mischievous trick a stupid schoolboy prank Synonyms trick, lark (informal), caper, frolic, escapade, practical joke, skylarking (informal), antic, jape - eruption
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