gambado

noun

Definition of gambadonext
as in capriole

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  1. caper
  2. skip
  3. bounce
Noun
  • Elegant slices of beef get tarted up with capers, arugula, garlic confit and aioli for a refreshing carpaccio.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Our shortcut version also ditches the eggs for mayonnaise and adds in capers for extra briny punch.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
Definition of caper
Noun
  • Some coding tools call these auto-run, skip-permissions or unrestricted modes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
  • Cool hues of pistachio and coral skip across the spaces, with corduroy swivel chairs and floral throw pillows that feel straight out of your grandma’s house yet are effortlessly cool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of skip
Noun
  • Sellers is looking for a bounce-back year after breaking out in late 2024 but struggling last season.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The downsides are the higher cost, a heavier weight and a less sprightly bounce.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of bounce
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“Gambado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gambado. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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