Caper vs. Heist — What's the Difference?

Capparis spinosa, the caper bush, also called Flinders rose, is a perennial plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers.The plant is best known for the edible flower buds (capers), used as a seasoning, and the fruit (caper berries), both of which are usually consumed pickled. Other species of Capparis are also picked along with C. spinosa for their buds or fruits.

To steal

A playful leap or hop.

To hold up; rob.

A frivolous escapade or prank.

A robbery; a burglary.

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

A robbery or burglary, especially from an institution such as a bank or museum.

A usually spiny Mediterranean shrub (Capparis spinosa) having white to pale lilac flowers and dehiscent fruits with reddish pulp.

A fiction genre in which a heist is central to the plot; a work in such a genre.

A pickled flower bud of this plant, used as a pungent condiment in sauces, relishes, and various other dishes.

(transitive) To steal, rob, or hold up (something).

To leap or frisk about; frolic.

The act of stealing

A playful leap or jump.

Robbery at gunpoint

A jump while dancing.

Commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

A prank or practical joke.

Playful behaviour.

(figuratively) A crime, especially an elaborate heist, or a narrative about such a crime.

A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.

The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.

A plant of the genus Capparis.

(Scotland) The capercaillie.

To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.

To jump as part of a dance.

To engage in playful behaviour.

To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.

A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.

A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.

The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.

A plant of the genus Capparis; - called also caper bush, caper tree.

Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

A crime (especially a robbery);

A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

A playful leap or hop

Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement;

Jump about playfully