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"

"Scamper" in song lyrics

See how scamper is used in real songs:

  • "1972 plymouth scamper"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "scamper"

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