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Scarper Definition & Meaning

scarper
verb
  1. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

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What does scarper mean?
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
What part of speech is scarper?
Scarper is a verb.

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