Escapade: meaning, definitions and examples

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escapade

 

[ หŒษ›skษ™หˆpeษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escapada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ausflug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelarian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะตั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ucieczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท escapade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escapada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบnik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ้€ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobeg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณtti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,443, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.