1ca·per 
/ˈkeɪpɚ/ noun
plural ca·pers /ˈkeɪpɚ/ noun [count] 1 informal : an illegal or improper activity that is usually seen as amusing or not very serious
▪ She has a long record of small-time capers [=crimes] that include everything from shoplifting to fraud. ▪ a jewelry caper [=theft, heist] 2 : an amusing movie, story, etc., about tricks or crimes
▪ a crazy caper about a bank robbery that goes wrong 3 : a lively jump or dance
▪ He was so happy, he cut a caper [=did a short dance] on the steps of Town Hall.
▪ She has a long record of small-time capers [=crimes] that include everything from shoplifting to fraud. ▪ a jewelry caper [=theft, heist]
▪ a crazy caper about a bank robbery that goes wrong
▪ He was so happy, he cut a caper [=did a short dance] on the steps of Town Hall.
— compare 2caper
