scamper

Plural: scampers

Noun

• rushing about hastily in an undignified way
• A quick, light run.
• One who skimps or does slipshod work.

Verb

Verb Forms: scampered, scampering, scampers

• To run or move with light, quick steps; to frolic.
• to move about or proceed hurriedly
• To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

Examples

• The dog scampered after the squirrel.
• The opponent’s score would SCAMPER ahead if I didn’t find a good word soon.

Synonyms

scramble, scurry, scuttle, skitter, ambulate, pedestrianize, raik, skimper

Anagrams of scamper