verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To surpass in capering. transitive

   "The little fool Tries to outcaper his own shadow."

Example

More examples

"The little fool Tries to outcaper his own shadow."

Etymology

From out- + caper.

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