Example Sentences

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Saturday was a night of four headliners at Glastonbury, with fans facing the cruel choice between pop queen Charli XCX, rock legend Neil Young, disco scamps Scissor Sisters and Doechii - rap's hottest new voice.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

Having appeared in four movies, numerous short films and a Universal Studios ride, among myriad other media, the subservient scamps return to playing second fiddle in “The Rise of Gru.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2022

A brigade of social media scamps soon offered an observation about Commander.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2021

When country characters do scheme, it’s often for purposes of comedy or in response to those foolish enough to take them for fools; they’re scamps.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2019

I shall not be there for the miserable scamps to pelt when the poor old idol breaks down again.”

From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville