scampering

Meanings

• Verb

  To move quickly and in a playful or agile manner, often in a hurried or evasive way.

  - "The squirrel scampered up the tree to escape the predator."
  - "The children scampered around the playground during recess."

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Synonyms

scurry

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Variants

List of all variants of scampering that leads to same result
scamper , scampered , scampering , scampers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to leap or jump' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scamper' comes from the Old English word 'scamian', which means 'to leap or jump'.

2. The fastest scampering animal is the snow shrew, which can reach speeds of up to 11 miles per hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gallop: A faster, more rhythmic gait than a trot, often used for horses.

2. Scamper: A type of crab or lobster with long, thin legs that enable it to move quickly sideways.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scampering' is often used to describe the movements of animals or children. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone moving quickly and energetically.

How to Memorize "scampering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small animal like a squirrel or a child moving quickly and playfully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scampering' with quick, agile movements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Squirrels Can't Amble, They Scamper' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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