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- US Pronunciation
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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 capers word
- noun plural capers the flower buds of the caper plant, which are pickled and used as a condiment 3
- verb without object capers to leap or skip about in a sprightly manner; prance; frisk; gambol. 1
- noun capers a spiny shrub, Capparis spinosa, of Mediterranean regions, having roundish leaves and solitary white flowers. 1
- noun capers its flower bud, which is pickled and used for garnish or seasoning. 1
- idioms capers cut a caper. cut (def 84). 1
- noun capers Plural form of caper. 1
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Origin of capers
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.)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Capers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capers 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
capers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capers
noun capers
- shenanigans — Usually, shenanigans. mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans. deceit; trickery.
- hijinks — boisterous celebration or merrymaking; unrestrained fun: The city is full of conventioneers indulging in their usual high jinks.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- funny business — improper or unethical conduct, as deception or trickery: He won't stand for any funny business here.
- rowdiness — a rough, disorderly person.
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