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caper

[key-per] / ˈkeɪ pər /
NOUN
antic, lark
Synonyms
STRONG
escapade gag gambol hop jest joke jump leap mischief prank revel rib rollick shenanigan sport stunt tomfoolery trick
WEAK
high jinks hot foot monkeyshines practical joke put on
Antonyms
STRONG
seriousness
VERB
frolic, cavort
Synonyms
STRONG
bounce bound dance frisk gambol hop jump leap play rollick romp skip spring
WEAK
blow the lid off cut capers cut loose go on a tear horse around kick up one's heels let loose raise hell whoop it up

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Coincidences and wisecracks abound in this fast-paced caper: Think “Knives Out” meets “Fargo.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

DiCaprio and Jordan will face stiff competition from Timothee Chalamet, who is hotly tipped to win his first Oscar for his role in table tennis caper Marty Supreme.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Released outside Japan from August, including in North America and last Friday in China, the caper has attracted 89.17 million viewers internationally, Aniplex and Toho said on Monday.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

At the time, Skimehorn had no idea she was being drawn into an international caper with no parallel in recent history.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

Mike said he has a new Webb caper.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli