Playing around, jumping about playfully, or engaging in carefree, often mischievous activities.
From Italian 'capriola' (a leap, from Latin 'capra,' goat) via French 'cavorter'; entered English in the 16th century to describe playful jumping.
Animals that cavort, like goats and young primates, are actually practicing adult behaviors—their play is a form of motor learning and social bonding, not just fun, which is why playtime is crucial for development.
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