capering
present participle ofcaper
caper
verb[I+ adv/prep]
uk/ˈkeɪ.pər/us/ˈkeɪ.pɚ/torunandjumpabout in anenergetic,happyway
Jumping
- a hop, skip, and a jumpidiom
- bound
- caper
- clear
- frisk
- hop
- hurdle
- jump
- launch
- leap
- outjump
- outleap
- pounce
- skip
- vault
Examplesofcapering
capering
In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.
I see these ridiculous little men, with their sashes and with absurd bowler hats jammed down on to shiny foreheads,caperingabout the streets.
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In the background acaperingdonkey and a shrew are advancing along the road, watched by a woman whose hands are clasped by a sleek cat.
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