scamper.
A quick, light run.
Meaning & usage
A quick, light run.
Where this word comes from
First attested in 1687. Origin uncertain, but possibly from Dutch schamperen, from Old French escamper, from Vulgar Latin *excampāre.
To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.
The dog scampered after the squirrel.
Where this word comes from
First attested in 1687. Origin uncertain, but possibly from Dutch schamperen, from Old French escamper, from Vulgar Latin *excampāre.
One who skimps or does slipshod work.
Where this word comes from
From scamp + -er.
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