Scamping: meaning, definitions and examples
๐โโ๏ธ
scamping
[ หskรฆmpษชล ]
running quickly
Scamping is a verb that generally refers to moving or running swiftly, often with an element of playfulness. It suggests a quick, energetic motion, typically associated with young children or animals. The term can also imply a sense of mischief or spontaneity in the act.
Synonyms
bounding, dashing, scurrying, skipping.
Examples of usage
- The children were scamping through the park.
- She scamped away when she heard the noise.
- The puppy was scamping after the butterfly.
Translations
Translations of the word "scamping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escampando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flรผchtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ melarikan diri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ucieczka
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท รฉvasion
๐ช๐ธ escapatoria
๐น๐ท kaรงฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ รบtฤk
๐ธ๐ฐ รบtek
๐จ๐ณ ้่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ beg
๐ฎ๐ธ flรณtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแฅแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaรงฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ escapatoria
Etymology
The word 'scamping' derives from the late 19th century, originating from the verb 'scamp,' which has roots in the Italian word 'scampare,' meaning to escape. As language evolved, 'scampโ took on various connotations, often describing playful or mischievous behavior. Over time, the usage of 'scamping' became popular in colloquial English to depict movement that's quick and lively, similar to how animals or children might behave. Initially connected with mischief, 'scamping' has grown to express joy in movement, highlighting the lively, carefree nature associated with it. This evolution reflects the flexible and dynamic nature of the English language, adapting to encompass broader contexts while retaining its playful essence.