scamper

Meanings

Noun

A quick, light run.
One who skimps or does slipshod work.

Verb

To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

Related

Similar words

scurry

Origin

First attested in 1687. Origin uncertain, but possibly from Dutch schamperen, from Old French escamper, from Italian scampare.
scamp + -er

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