Scamper

Pronunciation: /ˈskæmpər/

Scamper (verb)

  1. To run quickly and lightly, often in a playful or hurried way.

Examples

  • The children scamper across the playground every afternoon.
  • The rabbit will scamper away when it sees danger.

Common collocations: scamper away, scamper around, scamper off

Synonyms of Scamper

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scamper

  • — to walk slowly and leisurely.
  • — to sit or lie in a relaxed way.