Definition of scamper Scamper

/skæˈmpɚ/ - [skatmper] - scamp•er

We found 7 definitions of scamper from 5 different sources.

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What does scamper mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: scampers

scamper - rushing about hastily in an undignified way
  scramble, scurry
  rushing, haste, hurry, rush the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • scamper (v. t.)
    To run with speed; to run or move in a quick, hurried manner; to hasten away.
  • scamper (n.)
    A scampering; a hasty flight.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • scamper
    To run away precipitately; said of troops.

Part of speech

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  • scamper, verb, present, 1st person singular of scamper (infinitive).
  • scamper, verb (infinitive).
  • scamper, noun, singular of scampers.

Pronunciation

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