1. An act or undertaking that is typically done in the spirit of mischief, or done as a prank: Painting pictures on the school building was the latest escapade done by those boys.

James and Mark were told that such escapades are contrary to acceptable behavior and so they would have to remove the images from the building.

2. Etymology: from the Vulgar Latin verb excappare, "to escape"; from the Latin prefix ex- + Late Latin cappa, "head covering" or "cloak".

1. An adventure which is dangerous and exciting: Little Sally loved to go out with her older brother and enjoy the escapades of climbing trees in the garden.
2. A practical joke, lark, or trick which is lighthearted or carefree: After school, Jack told his friend of the escapade he played on his sister by hiding the photo of her boyfriend.