gambado

noun

Definition of gambadonext
as in capriole

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  1. caper
  2. skip
  3. bounce
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 intricacy with which Whitehead details the planning and execution of this caper marks him as a top-tier researcher — he’s drawn on many primary sources to ground this work of fiction in historical fact.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 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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