1 [usuallypl.] the small green flower BUD of a Mediterranean bush, preserved in VINEGAR and used to flavour dishes and sauces
2 (informal) an activity, especially one that is illegal or dangerous:
A call to the police should put an end to their little caper. * He's involved in some sort of organized crime caper.
3 a short jump or dance:
He cut a little celebratory caper (= jumped or danced a few steps) in the middle of the road.
verb [V] [usually +adv./prep.] (written) to run or jump around in a happy and excited way
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