Capered: meaning, definitions and examples

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capered

 

[ หˆkeษชpษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Capered is the past tense of the verb 'caper,' which means to skip or frolic about in a playful manner. It often suggests a sense of joy, lightheartedness, or playful mischief. The act of capering can be associated with carefree movement often seen in children or animals. It conveys an image of dancing or leaping around with exuberance.

Synonyms

danced, frolicked, leaped, skipped

Examples of usage

  • The children capered around the playground.
  • The puppies capered in the yard.
  • She capered with delight when she received the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "capered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sprang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skoczyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sautรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑpladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoฤil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skoฤil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltรณ

Etymology

The word 'caper' has its origins in the late Middle English period and can be traced back to the Latin word 'caper,' which means 'goat.' This connection to goats is believed to come from their playful and bounding movement, reminiscent of the action described by the verb. The term evolved in English to refer not only to the leaps made by goats but also to similar lively movements made by humans and other animals. The incorporation of capering behaviors into the vernacular reflects the influence of pastoral life, where the joy and agility of animals like goats provided inspiration for human expression. Over the centuries, 'caper' has taken on varied meanings, including connotations of mischievous behavior, which is often reflected in storytelling and folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,338, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.