Escapade

Escapade

A short documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

ess-kuh-PADE   /ˌɛskəˈpeɪd/

Definition

A wild, exciting, or unconventional adventure, especially one that is mischievous, reckless, or slightly improper.

Plain meaning

A lively, slightly cheeky adventure — fun, a bit naughty, and often a good story afterwards.

Register

Slightly literary, often warm and affectionate. Rarely used in formal writing, common in storytelling.