es|ca|pade

es|ca|pade
es|ca|pade «EHS kuh payd, EHS kuh PAYD», noun.
an act of breaking loose from rules or restraint; wild or mischievous adventure or prank: »

He was saddened by the escapade of his wayward son (Newsweek).

[< French escapade < Spanish escapada (< escapar) or < Italian scappata < scappare to escape < Vulgar Latin excappāre; see etym. under escape (Cf.escape)]

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