caper

caper has 12 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• v. i.. To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.
• n.. A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.
• n.. A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.
• n.. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
• n.. A plant of the genus Capparis; -- called also caper bush, caper tree.
• n.. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
• n.. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
• n.. a playful leap or hop
• n.. a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
• n.. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
• n.. any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
• v.. jump about playfully