Definition of scamper
scampered
;scampering
play \-p(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb
: to run nimbly and usually playfully about
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Examples of scamper in a Sentence
The kids were scampering around the yard.
A mouse scampered across the floor.
Origin and Etymology of scamper
probably from obsolete Dutch schampen to flee, from Middle French escamper, from Italian scampare, from Vulgar Latin *excampare to decamp, from Latin ex- + campus field
scamper
Definition of scamper
: a playful or hurried run or movement
First Known Use of scamper
1697
SCAMPER Defined for English Language Learners
scamper
playDefinition of scamper for English Language Learners
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: to run or move quickly and often playfully
SCAMPER Defined for Kids
Definition of scamper for Students
scampered
;scampering
: to run or move quickly and often playfully about
Definition of scamper for Students
: a hurried and often playful run or movement
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