ˈeskəˌpād, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Middle French, from Old Italian scappata, from feminine of scappato, past participle of scappare to escape, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin excappare
1. archaic : escape from, evasion of, or flight from control or confinement
2. : an adventure or experience involving action that runs counter or set rules of conservative behavior or approved or orthodox conduct : a piece of mischief : a daring act or unusual experience
childish escapades on Halloween
the escapades of the hero in the wilds of Tibet
he … crossed to Greece, where he was initiated into the Eleusinian mysteries, an odd escapade for one of his character — John Buchan