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Definition of Scamp
1. Verb. Perform hastily and carelessly.
2. Noun. One who is playfully mischievous.
Generic synonyms: Child, Fry, Kid, Minor, Nestling, Nipper, Shaver, Small Fry, Tiddler, Tike, Tyke, Youngster
Specialized synonyms: Brat, Holy Terror, Little Terror, Terror
Derivative terms: Monkey, Rascally
Definition of Scamp
1. n. A rascal; a swindler; a rogue.
2. v. t. To perform in a hasty, neglectful, or imperfect manner; to do superficially.
Definition of Scamp
1. Noun. A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well. ¹
2. Noun. A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster. ¹
3. Verb. (dated) To skimp; to do something in a skimpy or slipshod fashion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scamp
1. to perform in a hasty or careless manner [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Scamp
1. To perform in a hasty, neglectful, or imperfect manner; to do superficially. "A workman is said to scamp his work when he does it in a superficial, dishonest manner." (Wedgwood) "Much of the scamping and dawdling complained of is that of men in establishments of good repute." (T. Hughes) Origin: Cf. Scamp, or Scant, and Skimp. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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