scamper
verb (used without object)
to run or go hastily or quickly.
scampering
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present participleof scamper.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps it’s impractical to do full-body action shots of barefoot people scampering around a rustic deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
James Lankford, of Oklahoma, quickly confirmed that he hasn’t gotten a pair from the president before scampering up a set of stairs labeled “Senators Only.”
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
From the passenger seat, I often spotted rabbits fleeing down dirt roads and scampering under bushes, many joined by red-legged partridges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
A video of the wolf scampering on a road in the dark, illuminated by the headlights of a vehicle, was uploaded on social media.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
The Ravenclaws were all backing away, and some of the most frightened began scampering back up the staircase to their beds.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
