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scamper - What does it mean?

Definition of 'scamper'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A quick, light run.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner.
  • The dog scampered after the squirrel.
  • * 1912 : (Edgar Rice Burroughs), (Tarzan of the Apes), Chapter 1
  • The younger and lighter members of his tribe scampered to the higher branches of the great trees to escape his wrath; risking their lives upon branches that scarce supported their weight rather than face old Kerchak in one of his fits of uncontrolled anger.

    Synonyms

    * scurry * See also