Scamp

Pronunciation: /skæmp/

Definitions of scamp

noun a mischievous or cheeky person

Example Sentences

A1 The scamp stole my sandwich.

A2 The little scamp ran off with my keys.

B1 The mischievous scamp always gets into trouble.

B2 The scamp managed to sneak past security and into the restricted area.

C1 The cunning scamp outsmarted the authorities and escaped from custody.

C2 The notorious scamp was known for pulling off elaborate heists without getting caught.

Examples of scamp in a Sentence

formal The young boy was known to be quite a scamp, always getting into mischief.

informal That scamp of a puppy keeps stealing socks from the laundry.

slang Watch out for that little scamp, he's always up to no good.

figurative Her mischievous grin gave away her true nature as a little scamp.

Grammatical Forms of scamp

• past tense: scamped
• plural: scamps
• comparative: more scamp
• superlative: most scamp
• present tense: scamp
• future tense: will scamp
• perfect tense: have scamped
• continuous tense: is scamping
• singular: scamp
• positive degree: scamp
• infinitive: to scamp
• gerund: scamping
• participle: scamped

Origin and Evolution of scamp

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scamp' originated from the Middle English word 'scampen' which means to go about idly or sneakily.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scamp' has evolved to refer to a mischievous or rascally person, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.