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Capering vs. Fun — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Capering and Fun

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Definitions

Capering

A playful leap or hop.

Fun

Fun is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "Light-hearted pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement; boisterous joviality or merrymaking; entertainment". Although particularly associated with recreation and play, it may be encountered during working time.

Capering

A frivolous escapade or prank.

Fun

Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
The children were having fun in the play area

Capering

(Slang) An illegal plot or enterprise, especially one involving theft.
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Fun

Amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable
It was a fun evening
Being on set with the cast and crew was really fun

Capering

To leap or frisk about; frolic.

Fun

Joke or tease
They are just funning you
No need to get sore—I was only funning

Capering

Present participle of caper

Fun

Enjoyment; amusement
We had fun at the beach.
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Capering

The motion of one who capers.

Fun

A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure
Was the party fun?.

Fun

To speak or act facetiously; joke or fool.

Fun

To tease or speak playfully to.

Fun

Enjoyable; amusing
"You're a real fun guy" (Margaret Truman).

Fun

Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure

Fun

Playful, often noisy, activity.

Fun

(informal) Enjoyable or amusing.
We had a fun time at the party.
He is such a fun person to be with.

Fun

(informal) Whimsical or flamboyant.
This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons.

Fun

(colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.
Hey, don't get bent out of shape over it; I was just funning you.

Fun

Sport; merriment; frolicsome amusement.

Fun

Activities that are enjoyable or amusing;
I do it for the fun of it
He is fun to have around

Fun

Verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously);
He became a figure of fun

Fun

Violent and excited activity;
She asked for money and then the fun began
They began to fight like fun

Fun

A disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement;
Her playfulness surprised me
He was fun to be with

Fun

Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining;
An amusing speaker
A diverting story
A fun thing to do

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