scampish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scampish
Adjective
  • Late Thursday, the company released in China the newest Labubu dolls, rabbit-ish toys that have pointed ears, jagged teeth and a mischievous grin.
    Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Many brushed aside the cheeky clip as mischievous teasing between teammates at the time.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Both are wicked smart brainiacs on a tireless quest to do good in the world.
    Natasha Stoynoff, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • As the mystery unravels from multiple POVs, Alex’s kooky aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) is revealed as the orchestrator of the tragedy — her fiery orange hair, nimble fingers, ghostly face and wicked crimson smile a memorable image that haunts the narrative.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Today, the practice has taken on a playful twist, with people reimagining themselves in royal attire for humor and novelty.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Reeves was impressed with the script and, after meeting with Ansari in London, agreed to sign on for one of the most playful roles of his career (a scene with Rogen at a burger joint in which the angel learns to eat for the first time is an inspired bit of physical comedy).
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Scampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scampish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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