Definition of scamp
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Examples of scamp in a Sentence
those little scamps are always getting into trouble, but no one has the heart to punish them
an insincere and ruthlessly ambitious scamp who was willing to do anything to win the reality show's grand prize
Recent Examples of scamp from the Web
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Our winsome scamp loves all women, from scullion to lady, though his heart belongs to the plucky Sophia, who is given can-do determination by Elena Wang.
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Grouper species open to harvest are gag, black, red, yellowmouth and yellowfin, along with related species scamp, red hind, rock hind, coney and graysby.
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That might be too much, even for a scamp like Mark Gatiss.
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In the video, Mo, dressed as lovable scamp Aladdin, goes on a magic carpet rid (on a hoverboard, naturally) to pick up some fast food.
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Origin and Etymology of scamp
obsolete scamp to roam about idly
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Definition of scamp
transitive verb
: to perform or deal with in a hasty, neglectful, or imperfect manner
Origin and Etymology of scamp
origin unknown
SCAMP Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of scamp for English Language Learners
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: a child who causes trouble usually in a playful way
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