scamper Definition
to run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement.
Using scamper: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scamper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The children scampered off when they saw the teacher coming.
Example
The mouse scampered across the kitchen floor.
Example
He scampered up the stairs to get his camera.
scamper Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with scamper
scamper away/off
to run away quickly and lightly, especially because you are frightened or excited
Example
The rabbits scampered away as soon as they heard the noise.
scamper around/about
to run around quickly and playfully
Example
The puppies were scampering around in the garden.
scamper up
to climb up something quickly and lightly
Example
The cat scampered up the tree to escape the dog.
Summary: scamper in Brief
'Scamper' [ˈskæmpər] means to run quickly and lightly, often due to fear or excitement. It is used to describe the movement of animals or people, such as 'The mouse scampered across the kitchen floor.' The phrase 'scamper away/off' denotes running away quickly and lightly, while 'scamper around/about' implies playful running around. 'Scamper up' means to climb up something quickly and lightly.
