1. A playful leap or skip.
2. A prank or trick; a harebrained escapade.
3. A frivolous, carefree episode or activity.
4. Slang: a criminal or illegal act; such as, a burglary or robbery.
5. A spiny shrub, Capparis spinosa, of Mediterranean regions, having roundish leaves and solitary white flowers.

Its flower bud is pickled and used for garnish or seasoning; and as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces.

To leap or to skip around in a sprightly manner; prance; to frisk; to gambol: Little Mary loved to caper around in the living room when her parents had invited guests over because then she certainly got a lot of attention!