ESCAPADE

escapade, lark

(noun) any carefree episode

adventure, escapade, risky venture, dangerous undertaking

(noun) a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

escapade (plural escapades)

A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.

Source: Wiktionary


Es`ca*pade", n. Etym: [F., fr. Sp. escapada escape, fr. escapar to escape; or F., fr. It. scappata escape, escapade, fr. scappare to escape. see Escape.]

1. The fling of a horse, or ordinary kicking back of his heels; a gambol.

2. Act by which one breaks loose from the rules of propriety or good sense; a freak; a prank. Carlyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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