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caper vs practical joke

practical joke vs caper

caper and practical joke both are nouns.

caper is a verb but practical joke is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caper Yes No Yes No
practical joke Yes No No No
As nouns, practical joke is a hyponym of caper; that is, practical joke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than caper:
  • caper: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  • practical joke: a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
Other hyponyms of caper include dirty trick.
caper (noun) practical joke (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish)
a crime (especially a robbery)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a playful leap or hop
pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
caper (verb) practical joke (verb)
jump about playfully
Difference between caper and practical joke

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