Capered: meaning, definitions and examples
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capered
[ หkeษชpษrd ]
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:
๐ต๐น saltou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sprang
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฑะฝัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ skoczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทณใญใ
๐ซ๐ท sautรฉ
๐ช๐ธ saltรณ
๐น๐ท zฤฑpladฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ skoฤil
๐ธ๐ฐ skoฤil
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ skoฤil
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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