Scamper: meaning, definitions and examples

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scamper

 

[ หˆskampษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

quick movement

To scamper means to move quickly and playfully, often in a light and hurried manner. It is frequently used to describe the way small animals or children move when they are excited or startled. This term conveys a sense of agility and liveliness, often implying a carefree or playful nature in the action.

Synonyms

dash, hurry, race, scurry, sprint

Examples of usage

  • The children scampered across the playground.
  • Squirrels scampered up the tree.
  • The dog scampered after the ball.

Translations

Translations of the word "scamper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escapar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช davonlaufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarikan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ั–ะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'enfuir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escapar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ง๊ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‡ุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utรฉct

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utekat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ่ท‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pobegniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฝja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escapar

Etymology

The word 'scamper' originates from the late 15th century, derived from the Middle English term 'scamperen,' which means to run or leap. This Middle English word is believed to have evolved from the Old Norse word 'skampr' which means 'to run.' Over time, its usage expanded to encompass not just the act of running but also an element of playfulness and speed often associated with small animals or children. The playful connotation of 'scamper' has been retained throughout its history, making it a lively verb used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,699 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.