Escapade
/ˌɛskəˈpeɪd/noun
A reckless or adventurous act or incident, often a playful or mischievous one.
Did you know?Escapade comes through French from a word meaning an escape or bolt, and its early sense was tied to a sudden, daring break for freedom rather than harmless fun.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
LL
excappare
“to escape; literally, to get out of a cloak or cap”
Old French
OF
escaper
“to escape, flee”
Old French
OF
escapade
“an escape; a breakaway or risky flight”
16th Century
English
escapade
“a prank, frolic, or reckless adventure”
Modern English
English
escapade
“a mischievous or daring adventure or incident”
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