: a playful or hurried run or movement
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Verb
The kids were scampering around the yard.
A mouse scampered across the floor.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
When Harvey scampered into the end zone for his third touchdown of the day in the middle of the fourth quarter, the Broncos had scored on seven of nine full possessions Sunday and 12 of their previous 14.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Off an end-around, Mason Patras finished off a quick drive with an 11-yard touchdown scamper.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The video shows the small dog scampering around excitedly before letting out the squeaky, first-ever vocalization.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
When Harvey scampered into the end zone for his third touchdown of the day in the middle of the fourth quarter, the Broncos had scored on seven of nine full possessions Sunday and 12 of their previous 14.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Jones ran for 23 yards on two carries, but a Jauan Jennings facemask penalty wiped out a 13-yard scamper by Jones to foil the opening drive.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Off an end-around, Mason Patras finished off a quick drive with an 11-yard touchdown scamper.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Scamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scamper. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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