Scamped: meaning, definitions and examples
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scamped
[ skรฆmpt ]
past tense
Scamped is the past tense of the verb scamp, which means to run or move quickly and hurriedly. It often implies a sense of playfulness or urgency in the movement. The term can also suggest a sort of reckless abandon in one's actions. In literary contexts, it might give a sense of childlike joy or mischief when describing swift movements.
Synonyms
dashed, hastened, ran, rushed.
Examples of usage
- The children scamped across the playground.
- She scamped down the hallway to catch the bus.
- They scamped away from the approaching storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "scamped" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fugiu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช davonlaufen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melarikan diri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ uciekล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'est รฉchappรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escapรณ
๐น๐ท kaรงtฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ง์ณค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ utekl
๐ธ๐ฐ utekol
๐จ๐ณ ้่ทไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ zbeลพal
๐ฎ๐ธ flรบรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฟ ะบะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaรงdฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ escapรณ
Etymology
The word 'scamp' has its origins in the early 19th century, deriving from the Italian 'scampare', which means 'to escape' or 'to run away'. Over time, it evolved in English to signify a mischievous or playful individual, often a child or youth. The verb form took on the meaning of moving quickly, capturing the essence of both speed and a carefree spirit. In literature, it has been used to convey lively characters who engage in playful antics. Its playful connotation stays with today's usage, often providing joy and imagery of youthful exuberance.