Scamping: meaning, definitions and examples

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scamping

 

[ หˆskรฆmpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escampando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flรผchtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melarikan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะตั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ucieczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ƒใ’ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvasion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escapatoria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุฑูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtฤ›k

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ƒ่ท‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรณtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.