Capering: meaning, definitions and examples

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capering

 

[ หˆkeษชpษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

playful behavior

Capering refers to lively or playful behavior that often involves jumping or dancing around in a joyful manner. It is frequently associated with frolicking or prancing, especially in a carefree, lighthearted way.

Synonyms

dancing, frolicking, skipping

Examples of usage

  • The children were capering in the meadow.
  • The dog was capering around the yard with excitement.
  • They spent the afternoon capering about at the festival.
Context #2 | Verb

to leap playfully

To caper means to leap or skip about in a playful manner, often exhibiting joy or excitement. This action can be seen in both animals and people when they express exuberation.

Synonyms

frolic, jump, skip

Examples of usage

  • The lambs capered in the spring field.
  • She capered with delight when she heard the good news.
  • The playful kids were capering around the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "capering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltitando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรผpfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋›ฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skakati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hoppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The word 'capering' originates from the noun 'caper,' which can be traced back to the Latin word 'capra,' meaning 'she-goat,' reflecting the playful leaping often associated with goats. The transition from its original meaning to describe energetic movement in humans and other animals suggests a historical connection between goats and their lively antics. The term has evolved to encompass a broader range of joyous, spirited movement, often used to describe playful behavior in children and animals alike. Its usage in English dates back to the late 19th century, gaining popularity in literary descriptions of whimsical or carefree actions, thus enriching the language with a vivid depiction of mirthful antics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,878 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.