English

Verb

cut a caper

1. To frolic or romp; to dance about in a frantic or ridiculous manner.
   • 1602, William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, act 1, scene 3,

     Sir Andrew: Faith, I can cut a caper.

     Sir Toby Belch: And I can cut the mutton to't.

   • 1847, Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, Chapter XXXIV

     I thought he intended to cut a caper round the bed; but suddenly composing himself, he fell on his knees.

Related terms

• caper-cutting, caper cutting
• cut capers