escapade
[ es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd ]
/ ˈɛs kəˌpeɪd, ˌɛs kəˈpeɪd /
noun
a reckless adventure or wild prank.
an escape from confinement or restraint.
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escapade
/ (ˈɛskəˌpeɪd, ˌɛskəˈpeɪd) /
noun
a wild or exciting adventure, esp one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape
any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp
Word Origin for escapade
C17: from French, from Old Italian scappata, from Vulgar Latin ex-cappāre (unattested) to escape
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