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- [key-per]
- /ˈkeɪ pər/
- /ˈkeɪ.pər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [key-per]
- /ˈkeɪ pər/
Definitions of capering word
- verb without object capering to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol. 1
- noun capering a playful leap or skip. 1
- noun capering a prank or trick; harebrained escapade. 1
- noun capering a frivolous, carefree episode or activity. 1
- noun capering Slang. a criminal or illegal act, as a burglary or robbery. 1
- idioms capering cut a caper. cut (def 84). 1
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Origin of capering
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; figurative use of Latin caper he-goat (cognate with Old English hæfer, Old Norse hafr, Old Irish caera sheep < a West IE term *kap-(e)ro- for a domesticated smaller animal); for the meaning, cf. dog (v.)
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Parts of speech for Capering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
capering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capering
adjective capering
- wisecracking — a smart or facetious remark.
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
- punning — the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.
- facetious — not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.
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