to cut a caper
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to jump or skip around in a playful or lively manner, often as part of a dance
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When the music started playing, the children began to cut capers in the grassy field.
After a long day of work, the dog was eager to cut a caper around the yard, chasing after his favorite toy.
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to behave in a lively or mischievous way
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Whenever the teacher turned her back, the students would cut capers in the classroom, giggling and passing notes.
The little boy's eyes sparkled with mischief as he prepared to cut a caper at his sister's birthday party, hiding her present and teasing her playfully.
