Synonyms of capers

capers 1 of 2

noun

plural of caper

as in pranks

a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke

long-ago college capers that have become more rollicking and daring with each recounting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pranks
• adventures
• tricks
• experiences
• escapades
• antics
• gags
• practical jokes
• rags
• frolics
• games
• monkeyshines
• times
• rogueries
• knaveries
• jests
• shines
• capriccios
• plays
• shavies
• didoes
• waggeries
• performances
• larks
• stunts
• deeds
• high jinks
• missions
• gambits
• hoaxes
• shenanigans
• subterfuges
• maneuvers
• deceptions
• deceits
• trickeries
• feats
• horseplays
• whimsies
• caprices
• ruses
• stratagems
• tomfooleries
• vagaries
• frauds
• wiles
• rowdyisms
• whims
• ploys
• conceits
• fancies
• delusions
• hanky-pankies
• shams

capers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of caper

as in hops

to play and run about happily

as summer drew to a close, the children spent their days wistfully capering on the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hops
• dances
• cavorts
• gambols
• leaps
• romps
• larks
• frolics
• rollicks
• skips
• cuts capers
• frisks
• sports
• revels
• disports
• tumbles
• trips
• springs
• bounds
• lopes
• carouses
• prances
• curvets
• kicks up one's heels
• clowns
• horses around
• cuts up
• roisters
• fools around
• kites
• carries on
• joyrides
• roughhouses
• skylarks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pouts
• sulks
• stews
• mopes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capers

Noun

Chickpeas, green beans, onions, capers, and a simple homemade vinaigrette come together in a side dish that’s both fresh and filling. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

The green is a salsa verde, chunky and bright with capers and parsley, egg whites and breadcrumbs. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The capers and sauce made for a delicately delicious fish dish served with a side of artichoke hearts and fingerling potatoes. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Tonnato being the absurdly delicious — and absurdly simple — sauce of tuna, mayonnaise, capers and anchovies. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026

The fish simmers in a saucy saute of bell peppers and tomatoes, flavored with garlic, olives, capers and thyme. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026

In place of this slice of Americana is the cartoony Mickey Avenue which is themed to classic capers featuring Disney's mascot. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Phrases Containing capers

• cut capers