caper

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

caper [caper capers capered capering] noun, verb BrE [ˈkeɪpə(r)] NAmE [ˈkeɪpər]
noun
1. usually plural the small green flower ↑bud of a Mediterranean bush, preserved in ↑vinegar and used to flavour dishes and sauces
2. (informal)an activity, especially one that is illegal or dangerous
•A call to the police should put an end to their little caper.
•He's involved in some sort of organized crime caper.
3. an amusing film/movie that contains a lot of action
•a British spy caper
4. a short jumping or dancing movement
•He cut a little celebratory caper (= jumped or danced a few steps) in the middle of the road.

Word Origin:
n. senses 2 to 4 and v. late 16th cent. capriole ‘a leap in dancing’ n. sense 1 late Middle English French câpres Latin capparis Greek kapparis -s
 
verb intransitive (+ adv./prep.) (formal)
to run or jump around in a happy and excited way
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Word Origin:
n. senses 2 to 4 and v. late 16th cent. capriole ‘a leap in dancing’ n. sense 1 late Middle English French câpres Latin capparis Greek kapparis -s
 

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  antic, joke, prank, trick, put-on, play, frolic, romp, gambol, capriole, job