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Scamper Definition & Meaning

scamper
noun
  1. rushing about hastily in an undignified way
verb
  1. to move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"

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  • "1972 plymouth scamper"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does scamper mean?
rushing about hastily in an undignified way to move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"
What part of speech is scamper?
Scamper is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does scamper have?
Scamper has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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