was wotd|2007|January|22
English
Etymology
Italian scampare to run away

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP IPA|/�skæmp�/
italbrac|US IPA|/�skæmp�/
audio|en-us-scamper.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|æmp�(r)

Verb
en-verb

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

#:The dog scampered after the squirrel.

Synonyms
Wikisaurus-link|walk
scurry

Translations
French: gambader

Noun
en-noun

1. a quick, light run etc

Category:English intransitive verbs

fa:scamper
io:scamper
fi:scamper
te:scamper
vi:scamper

• 2007-09-30 17:47 - EncycloPetey -

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