Verb
The kids were scampering around the yard.
A mouse scampered across the floor.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Athletes scale a 15-meter wall in around five seconds, scampering up a series of holds towards a red buzzer at the top of the route.—George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024 The main stage set looked like the rooftop of a theater and allowed Rauw Alejandro a patch of space to scamper and showcase his graceful footwork.—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
Blair mutely scampers over the stage despite Cannon’s best efforts to strike up any form of conversation with her.—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024 Ray led all rushers with 96 yards on eight attempts, including a 49-yard scamper that set up Morris’ touchdown pass to Wade.—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scamper
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
probably from obsolete Dutch schampen to flee, from Middle French escamper, from Italian scampare, from Vulgar Latin *excampare to decamp, from Latin ex- + campus field
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