SCAMPERS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Scamper

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 17th century (in the sense ‘run away’): probably from scamp

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈskampə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

Short Definition:

run with quick light steps

Examples:
  • he scampered in like an overgrown puppy

Word: Scamper

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈskampə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an act of scampering

Short Definition:

act of scampering

Examples:
  • he heard the squeak and scamper of rats

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