noun
- Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis.
- Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces.
- A crime (especially a robbery. )
- usage: "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"
- synonyms: job
- A playful leap or hop.
- synonyms: capriole
- Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement.
- usage: "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
- A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
verb
- Jump about playfully. .
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