Scamp: meaning, definitions and examples
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scamp
[ skamp ]
person
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or young person.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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scamp |
Used to describe a child who behaves badly in a playful or mischievous way, but not with harmful intentions.
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rascal |
Describes someone, typically a child, who behaves mischievously or dishonestly in an amusing way.
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imp |
Often refers to a small demon or mischievous fairy in folklore. Can also describe a small, naughty child with a sense of fun.
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troublemaker |
Used for someone who frequently causes problems or disrupts the peace, often with a more negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The little scamp managed to sneak out of the house when no one was looking.
- Despite his mischief, everyone found the young scamp endearing.
action
To run or move quickly or playfully.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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scamp |
Use when referring to a mischievous or playful child, usually in a light-hearted or affectionate way.
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dash |
Use when describing a quick, sudden run or movement, usually with urgency or excitement.
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dart |
Use when referring to a quick, sudden movement, often in a specific direction and usually implying speed.
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bound |
Use when describing a quick, large leap or movement, often with energy and enthusiasm. It can also refer to something inevitable.
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Examples of usage
- The puppy scamped around the garden, full of energy.
- The children scamped off to play in the park.
Translations
Translations of the word "scamp" in other languages:
๐ต๐น patife
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฐเคคเฅ เคฌเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schelm
๐ฎ๐ฉ anak nakal
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฑะตะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ลobuz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใฃๅญ
๐ซ๐ท vaurien
๐ช๐ธ truhรกn
๐น๐ท yaramaz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋๊พธ๋ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุชุงู
๐จ๐ฟ roลกลฅรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ nezbednรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๆทๆฐ้ฌผ
๐ธ๐ฎ nagajivec
๐ฎ๐ธ lรกtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแชแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลฤฑltaq uลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ truhรกn
Etymology
The word 'scamp' originated in the late 18th century as a colloquial term for a mischievous person, especially a child. It is believed to have derived from the Middle Dutch 'schampen', meaning to mock or jeer. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both the noun form referring to a playful troublemaker and the verb form describing quick, playful movement.