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September 30, 2017 Word of the Day

scamper /ˈskæmpɚ/ verb
scamper
/ˈskæmpɚ/
verb

scampers; scampered; scampering

Two puppies scampering in a field
Two puppies scampering in a field
Definition of SCAMPER

always followed by an adverb or preposition

[no object] : to run or move quickly and often playfully

  • The kids were scampering around the yard.

  • A mouse scampered across the floor.

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