Scampered

Pronunciation: /ˈskæmpərd/

Scampered (verb)

  1. to run quickly in short steps, often because you are excited, in a hurry, or trying to avoid something
  2. to go away quickly on foot, usually in a playful or nervous way

Examples

  • The child scampered across the yard.
  • I scampered to catch the bus before it left.