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
