Meaning & use
caper
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a playful prank, escapade, or a plot to carry out a criminal act, often depicted lightheartedly
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The heist movie follows a group of thieves planning an elaborate caper.
Their weekend caper involved sneaking into the abandoned amusement park.
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Also refers to a small pickled flower bud used as a seasoning in cooking, an unrelated meaning.
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