Pronunciation: /ˈskæmpər/

Definitions of scamper

noun a quick and light run or movement

Example Sentences

A1 The little puppy's scamper around the yard was adorable.

A2 The children's scamper to the playground was filled with excitement.

B1 The squirrel's scamper up the tree was quick and agile.

B2 The scamper of the deer through the forest alerted the hunters to their presence.

C1 The scamper of the thieves as they ran away from the scene was heard by the police.

C2 The scamper of the mice in the attic kept the homeowner awake at night.

verb to run quickly with light steps

Example Sentences

A1 The children scamper around the playground.

A2 The puppy scampered after the ball.

B1 The squirrel scampered up the tree to escape the cat.

B2 The rabbit scampered across the field, trying to avoid the hunter.

C1 The thieves scampered away when they heard the police sirens.

C2 The cheetah scampered through the grasslands, hunting for its prey.

Examples of scamper in a Sentence

formal The children scamper around the playground during recess.

informal I saw a squirrel scamper up the tree in my backyard.

slang Let's scamper over to the mall before it closes.

figurative The thoughts in my mind scamper around, making it hard to focus.

Grammatical Forms of scamper

past tense

scampered

plural

scampers

comparative

more scamper

superlative

most scamper

present tense

scamper

future tense

will scamper

perfect tense

have scampered

continuous tense

is scampering

singular

scamper

positive degree

scamper

infinitive

to scamper

gerund

scampering

participle

scampering

Origin and Evolution of scamper

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'scamper' originated from Middle English 'skamperen' which meant to run away quickly or playfully.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scamper' has retained its meaning of running or moving quickly, but it is now often used in a more lighthearted or playful context.