Scamper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈskam-pər/ scam·per

Meaning & Definition of Scamper

Scamper (verb)

  1. to run nimbly and usually playfully about

Scamper (noun)

  1. a playful or hurried run or movement

Scamper (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go at a pace faster than a walk

    "the child scampered off to play"

    similar: dash, gallop, jog, run, sprint, trip, trot
    related: bound, canter, leap, lope, shag, skip, spring, barrel, belt, blast, blaze, blow, bolt, bomb (slang), bowl, breeze, bustle, buzz, cannonball, careen, course, foot (it), hare, hasten, hie, hoof (it), hotfoot (it), hump, hurl, hurry, hurtle, hustle, jet, leg (it), pelt, race, ram, rip, rocket, rush, rustle, shoot, speed, tear, whirl, whisk, zip, zoom, nip, patter, scoot, scurry, scuttle, step (along)
    near: amble, saunter, shamble, shuffle, stroll, crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, lumber, plod, trudge, hobble, limp

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scamper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scamper:

dash, gallop, jog, run, sprint, trip, trot

Related Words for Scamper

bound, canter, leap, lope, shag, skip, spring, barrel, belt, blast, blaze, blow, bolt, bomb, bowl, breeze, bustle, buzz, cannonball, careen, course, foot (it), hare, hasten, hie, hoof (it), hotfoot (it), hump, hurl, hurry

Near Antonyms of Scamper

amble, saunter, shamble, shuffle, stroll, crawl, creep, dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, lumber, plod, trudge, hobble, limp

Word Forms of Scamper

Inflections: scampered, scampering

Origin & Etymology of Scamper

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

First known use: 1685

Frequently Asked Questions about Scamper

What does "Scamper" mean?

"Scamper" means to run nimbly and usually playfully about. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to run nimbly and usually playfully about.

What is another word for "Scamper"?

Other words for "Scamper" include dash, gallop, jog, run, sprint, trip and trot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scamper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scamper"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scamper". Common alternatives include dash, gallop, jog, run, sprint, trip and trot.

How do you use "Scamper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Scamper" in a sentence: "the child scampered off to play".

Is "Scamper" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scamper" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Scamper"?

"Scamper" is pronounced /ˈskam-pər/ and divided into syllables as scam·per.

What is the origin of the word "Scamper"?

"Scamper" comes from 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. First known use: 1685.

What is another word for "Scamper" meaning "to go at a pace faster than a walk"?

When "Scamper" (verb) means to go at a pace faster than a walk, synonyms include dash, gallop, jog, run, sprint and trip.