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scamper
[skam-per]
verb (used without object)
to run or go hastily or quickly.
to run playfully about, as a child.
noun
a scampering; a quick run.
scamper
/ ˈæə /
verb
to run about playfully
(often foll by through) to hurry quickly through (a place, task, book, etc)
noun
the act of scampering
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of scamper1
Example Sentences
A mammoth fourth game saw seven deuces and Maria saving two break points for 3-1, before a brilliant scamper to a drop shot in the next allowed her to go a double break up.
A wide gifted an extra ball, and a scampered single saw her reach her third T20 century.
In the Rolling Thunder rout of the Warriors, outfielder Uvaldo Davila showed off a slick glove and a strong arm, and after banging out a hit, he scampered around the bases to score.
Murray, all scampering pace and jagging sidesteps, would be a crowd-pleasing pick.
Her four border collies followed behind, scampering through tall grass and wildflowers.
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