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caper vs put-on

put-on vs caper

caper and put-on both are nouns.

caper is a verb but put-on is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caper Yes No Yes No
put-on Yes No No No
As nouns, caper and put-on are synonyms defined as:
  • caper and put-on: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Other synonyms of caper include antic, joke, prank, trick.
caper (noun) put-on (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
a crime (especially a robbery) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
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) put-on (verb)
jump about playfully
Difference between caper and put-on

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