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Definition of Scampish
1. a. Of or like a scamp; knavish; as, scampish conduct.
Definition of Scampish
1. Adjective. resembling a scamp; knavish ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scampish
1. rascally [adj] - See also: rascally
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scampish
Literary usage of Scampish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Remarkable Adventurers and Unrevealed Mysteries by Lascelles Wraxall (1863)
"Dom Emmanuel, infant of Portugal — His flight from Lisbon — A scampish trick—The
infant goes to Hungary—He enters the Austrian service—His behaviour in ..."
2. A Supplementary English Glossary by Thomas Lewis Owen Davies (1881)
"scampish, rascally. The alcalde personally renewed his regrets for the ridiculous
scene of the two scampish oculists. ..."
3. Beaten Paths: And Those who Trod Them by Thomas Colley Grattan (1862)
"... on the point of being consummated, young Dennis O'Toole, first cousin-german (as
he was called) to the identical Damp Tailor—one of the most scampish of ..."
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