Definition of Scamper

1. Noun. Rushing about hastily in an undignified way.

Exact synonyms: Scramble, Scurry
Generic synonyms: Haste, Hurry, Rush, Rushing
Derivative terms: Scramble, Scurry

2. Verb. To move about or proceed hurriedly. "So terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"
Exact synonyms: Scurry, Scuttle, Skitter
Specialized synonyms: Crab
Generic synonyms: Run
Derivative terms: Scurry

Definition of Scamper

1. v. i. To run with speed; to run or move in a quick, hurried manner; to hasten away.

2. n. A scampering; a hasty flight.

Definition of Scamper

1. Noun. A quick, light run. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scamper

1. to run playfully about [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scamper

scammel
scammer
scammers
scamming
scammoniate
scammonic acid
scammonies
scammonin
scammonyroot
scammy
scamp
scampavia
scampavias
scamped
scamper (current term)
scampered
scamperer
scamperers
scampering
scamperings
scampers
scampi
scampies
scamping
scamping speech
scampings
scampis
scampish
scampishness

Literary usage of Scamper

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Works of Virgil by Virgil (1891)
"... scamper over the meads with sprightly career, and swim the rapid floods. They ought then to feed" in spacious lawns, and beside full rivers, where moss, ..."

2. The Crayon Miscellany by Washington Irving (1868)
"FORDING OP THE NORTH FORK. — DREARY SCENERY OF THE CROSS TIMBER.— scamper OP HORSES IN THE NIGHT. — OSAGE WAR-PARTY.— EFFECTS OF A PEACE HARANGUE.—BUFFALO. ..."

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