Associations to the word «Scamper»

Wiktionary

SCAMPER, noun. A quick, light run.
SCAMPER, verb. (intransitive) To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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