scamper
verb
scam·per
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scampered;
scampering\ ˈskam-p(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of scamper
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to run nimbly and usually playfully about
scamper
nounDefinition of scamper (Entry 2 of 2)
: a playful or hurried run or movement
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Synonyms for scamper
Synonyms: Verb
dash, gallop, jog, run, sprint, trip, trot
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Examples of scamper in a Sentence
Verb
The kids were scampering around the yard. A mouse scampered across the floor.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Eagles quarterback Brice Matthews scampered in for a 16-yard scoring run and Quincy Thompson plunged into the end zone from 4 yards out in the opening quarter. — Marcus Gutierrez, Houston Chronicle, "Atascocita routs Katy Taylor in opener," 30 Aug. 2019 The ball caromed away from left fielder Wil Myers, allowing Max Muncy to score from first base and Turner to scamper into second with a double. — Los Angeles Times, "Dodgers slump gets worse as they let win vs. Padres slip through their legs," 26 Aug. 2019 In the second quarter, James Vassar scored on a 10-yard run, Lewis scampered home from the 22, and Brandon Bryant finished the night by going in from the 8 with 1:37 to play in the first half. — al, "Lee-Huntsville runs away with 49-0 victory over Columbia," 23 Aug. 2019 The stunning video showed a mother bobcat and her cubs scampering through backyards. — Fox News, "Bobcats caught on camera running amok in Utah neighborhoods," 23 Aug. 2019 Turns his man, scampers from deep, decent low effort across goal and wide. — SI.com, "Leicester 0-0 Wolves: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Top Six Hopefuls Play Out Goalless Draw," 11 Aug. 2019 Mark Svendsen posted a video as dozens of goats scampered through the Issaquah Highlands community, just east of Seattle. — Ryan Prior, CNN, "After escaping an enclosure, dozens of goats get loose and run through a neighborhood in Washington state," 31 July 2019 One video posted on Twitter shows a bunny scampering alone outside the entrance of a South Lake Union building. — Paige Cornwell, The Seattle Times, "Notice a bunny boom? Here are some reasons for the Seattle area’s recent rise in rabbits," 19 July 2019 Bush tucked the ball away and scampered for runs of nine, 14 and eight yards with the eight yarder delivering the points. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "District 22-6A’s Summer Creek looks very good in 49-14 scrimmage win over Deer Park," 25 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
DeBolt connected on four successful extra points, a 26-yard field goal, in addition a 48-yard touchdown reception and a 79-yard scamper to the end zone. — BostonGlobe.com, "EMass football: Franklin’s Tom Gasbarro headlines Week 1 Players of the Week," 8 Sep. 2019 The Eagles needed one play, an 18-yard scamper from Ryan Rill, to go ahead 14-0. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Football: Francis Scott Key can’t hold lead in opener, Poly prevails," 7 Sep. 2019 Mike Mathias, Plymouth: Had a field day in the 38-7 victory over Howell, totaling three touchdowns: a 53-yard reception, a 55-yard scamper and a 70-yard interception return. — Detroit Free Press Staff Reports, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan high school football: Here's who starred in Week 2," 6 Sep. 2019 Fields’ personal favorite play was that 51-yard scoring scamper. — Nathan Baird, cleveland.com, "Why a Justin Fields incompletion made Ohio State coach Ryan Day so happy," 3 Sep. 2019 But Jordan Jackson found the end zone with a 20-yard two minutes later, and Ian Pierce followed with a 24-yard scoring scamper — his second of the night — a few minutes after that to draw Castle View within a point with three minutes left. — Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, "Colorado Prep Football Rewind: Adams City’s streak is over, watch out for Regis, Kit Carson makes a statement and more," 31 Aug. 2019 Campbell ground out eight tough plays that resulted in a 3-yard scamper up the middle by Gray for the touchdown. — Theopolis Caldwell, Cincinnati.com, "Northern Kentucky football: NewCath energy carries Thoroughbreds past Campbell County," 24 Aug. 2019 The first one wiped out another screen pass out in the flats that led to a 45-yard scamper and the second was called back for another holding call. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Lee’s quickness proves to be a problem for Pasadena in scrimmage," 16 Aug. 2019 Memorial Day kicks off the seven-day scamper for fans to renew and attempt to upgrade their tickets. — Tyler Kraft, Indianapolis Star, "Doug Boles' race is just beginning when the Indy 500 ends," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scamper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for scamper
scamper
verb
English Language Learners Definition of scamper
: to run or move quickly and often playfully
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scamper
verb
scam·per
| \ ˈskam-pər
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scampered;
scampering
Kids Definition of scamper
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to run or move quickly and often playfully about
scamper
nounKids Definition of scamper (Entry 2 of 2)
: a hurried and often playful run or movement
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