Scampish

Pronunciation: /ˈskæmpɪʃ/

Definitions of scampish

adjective describing someone or something as mischievous or playful in a slightly naughty or dishonest way

Example Sentences

A1 The scampish puppy kept stealing socks from the laundry basket.

A2 The scampish child ran around the park, causing mischief wherever he went.

B1 Despite his scampish behavior, he always managed to charm his way out of trouble.

B2 Her scampish sense of humor often got her into trouble, but her friends loved her for it.

C1 His scampish antics were entertaining to watch, but sometimes crossed the line into being disrespectful.

C2 The politician's scampish behavior was seen as endearing by some, but others found it unprofessional.

Examples of scampish in a Sentence

formal The scampish behavior of the young boy was a cause for concern among the teachers.

informal She always had a scampish smile on her face, making everyone around her laugh.

slang That scampish dude is always up to no good, you better watch out for him.

figurative His scampish charm was irresistible, drawing people to him like a magnet.

Grammatical Forms of scampish

• past tense: scampished
• plural: scampishes
• comparative: more scampish
• superlative: most scampish
• present tense: scampishes
• future tense: will scampish
• perfect tense: have scampished
• continuous tense: is scampishing
• singular: scampish
• positive degree: scampish
• infinitive: to scampish
• gerund: scampishing
• participle: scampished

Origin and Evolution of scampish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scampish' originated from the Middle English word 'scampen' which means to roam or run about playfully.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scampish' evolved to describe someone who is mischievous or playful in a slightly naughty way.