caperverb [ I + adv/prep ]
uk/ˈkeɪ.pər/us/ˈkeɪ.pɚ/to run and jump about in an energetic, happy way
capernoun
uk/ˈkeɪ.pər/us/ˈkeɪ.pɚ/caper noun (ACTIVITY)
[ C ] an illegal, unusual, or entertaining activity:
The whole incident started as an innocent caper.
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Crime - general words
- carrying-on
- complicit
- complicity
- copycat
- crime
- drink-driving
- DWI
- foul play
- hate crime
- inside job
- juvenile delinquent
- loitering
- misdeed
- offense
- speeding
- tort
- trespass
- vagrant
- victimless
- war crime
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Pastimes - general words
caper noun (FOOD)
[ C usually plural ] a small, dark green flower bud that is used as an ingredient to give a slightly sour taste to food
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Herbs & spices
- allspice
- basil
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- borage
- cinnamon
- condiment
- coriander
- cumin
- curry paste
- jalapeño
- lemon grass
- mace
- marjoram
- masala
- spearmint
- spice
- tarragon
- thyme
- turmeric
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