Escapade: meaning, definitions and examples
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escapade
[ หษskษหpeษชd ]
adventurous act
An escapade is a bold or daring adventure, often involving some level of risk or danger. It typically refers to an exciting and often frivolous activity that breaks away from routine. Escapades can be spontaneous or planned, and they often lead to unexpected outcomes. The term is commonly associated with playful and mischievous behavior.
Synonyms
adventure, exploit, frolic, romp, stunt.
Examples of usage
- Their weekend escapade involved climbing the highest mountain in the area.
- She recounted her escapade in Paris with great enthusiasm.
- The group's escapade turned into a memorable road trip.
- He was known for his crazy escapades during college.
Translations
Translations of the word "escapade" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escapada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคเคฆเฅเคกเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Ausflug
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelarian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ucieczka
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑๅบ
๐ซ๐ท escapade
๐ช๐ธ escapada
๐น๐ท kaรงฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ รบtฤk
๐ธ๐ฐ รบnik
๐จ๐ณ ้้ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ pobeg
๐ฎ๐ธ flรณtti
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaรงฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ escapada
Etymology
The term 'escapade' originates from the French word 'escapade,' which itself is derived from 's'รฉchapper,' meaning 'to escape.' The word was first introduced into English in the late 19th century, around the 1890s. Initially, it was used to describe a whimsical or playful escape from ordinary life, and it has since evolved to encompass a broader range of adventurous actions, often with a lighthearted or mischievous connotation. Over the years, 'escapade' has been popularly used in literature and film, reflecting characters' desire for freedom or a break from societal norms. Its association with excitement and unpredictability has made it a favored term in both casual conversation and formal contexts.