First Known Use: 1667
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escapade
noun es·ca·pade \ˈes-kə-ˌpād\
: an exciting, foolish, or dangerous experience or adventure
Full Definition of ESCAPADE
: a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
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Origin of ESCAPADE
French, action of escaping, from Spanish escapada, from escapar to escape, from Vulgar Latin *excappare
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ESCAPADE Defined for Kids
escapade
noun es·ca·pade \ˈe-skə-ˌpād\
Definition of ESCAPADE for Kids
: a daring or reckless adventure
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