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scamp
scamp 1 S0119200 (skămp)n.1. A rogue; a rascal.2. A mischievous youngster. [Probably from scamp, to go about idly, probably from obsolete Dutch schampen, to decamp, from Middle Dutch ontscampen; see scamper.]
scamp 2 S0119200 (skămp)tr.v. scamped, scamp·ing, scamps To perform or make in a careless or inadequate way. [Possibly of Scandinavian origin.] scamp′er n.scamp (skæmp) n1. an idle mischievous person; rascal2. a mischievous child[C18: from scamp (vb) to be a highway robber, probably from Middle Dutch schampen to decamp, from Old French escamper, from es- ex-1 + -camper, from Latin campus field] ˈscampish adj
scamp (skæmp) vb a less common word for skimp ˈscamper nscamp (skæmp) n. 1. an unscrupulous person; rascal. 2. a playful or mischievous young person. v.t. 3. to do in a hasty, careless manner: to scamp work. [1775–85; obsolete scamp to travel about idly or for mischief, perhaps < Dutch (now obsolete) schampen to be gone < Old French escamper to decamp] scamp′ish, adj. scamp - Once meant a highwayman; as a verb, it meant "rob on the highway."See also related terms for highway.scamp Past participle: scamped Gerund: scamping
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I scamp | you scamp | he/she/it scamps | we scamp | you scamp | they scamp |
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I scamped | you scamped | he/she/it scamped | we scamped | you scamped | they scamped |
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I am scamping | you are scamping | he/she/it is scamping | we are scamping | you are scamping | they are scamping |
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I have scamped | you have scamped | he/she/it has scamped | we have scamped | you have scamped | they have scamped |
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I was scamping | you were scamping | he/she/it was scamping | we were scamping | you were scamping | they were scamping |
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I had scamped | you had scamped | he/she/it had scamped | we had scamped | you had scamped | they had scamped |
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I will scamp | you will scamp | he/she/it will scamp | we will scamp | you will scamp | they will scamp |
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I will have scamped | you will have scamped | he/she/it will have scamped | we will have scamped | you will have scamped | they will have scamped |
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I will be scamping | you will be scamping | he/she/it will be scamping | we will be scamping | you will be scamping | they will be scamping |
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I have been scamping | you have been scamping | he/she/it has been scamping | we have been scamping | you have been scamping | they have been scamping |
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I will have been scamping | you will have been scamping | he/she/it will have been scamping | we will have been scamping | you will have been scamping | they will have been scamping |
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I had been scamping | you had been scamping | he/she/it had been scamping | we had been scamping | you had been scamping | they had been scamping |
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I would scamp | you would scamp | he/she/it would scamp | we would scamp | you would scamp | they would scamp |
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I would have scamped | you would have scamped | he/she/it would have scamped | we would have scamped | you would have scamped | they would have scamped | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | scamp - one who is playfully mischievous imp, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, scalawag, scallywagchild, kid, minor, nipper, tiddler, youngster, tike, shaver, small fry, nestling, fry, tyke - a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"brat, holy terror, little terror, terror - a very troublesome child | Verb | 1. | scamp - perform hastily and carelesslymusic - musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"perform, do, execute - carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance" |
scampnoun rascal, devil, monkey, rogue, imp, tyke (informal), wretch, knave (archaic), scallywag (informal), pickle (Brit. informal), mischief-maker, whippersnapper, toerag (slang), scapegrace Have some respect for me, you scamp!scampnounOne who causes minor trouble or damage:devil, imp, mischief, prankster, rascal, rogue.Informal: cutup.TranslationsHalunkeLumpSteppkebirbanteraffazzonarescamp
scampA mischievous, rascally child. Oh, Ada is a total scamp. She's been getting into all sorts of mischief since she was old enough to walk. You are such a scamp, Charlie! It's a good thing you're so darn cute!scamp (skæmp) n. a small child. There are three little scamps at the door saying, “Trick or treat!” SCAMP
SCAMP(Special Computer APL Machine Portable) IBM's first single-user computer. Built within a six-month period and introduced in 1973, SCAMP was the prototype of the 5100 series that was launched two years later. See 5100.SCAMP
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SCAMP➣Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan | SCAMP➣Single Channel Anti-jam Man-Portable terminal | SCAMP➣Security Call Analysis and Monitoring Platform (AT&T) | SCAMP➣Sound Card Amateur Message Protocol | SCAMP➣Supplemental Camera and Maneuvering Platform (UMCP Space Systems Lab) | SCAMP➣Shipboard Chemical Agent Monitor, Portable | SCAMP➣Scalable Membership Protocol | SCAMP➣Shipboard Computer-Aided Maintenance Program | SCAMP➣Small Caliber Ammunition Modernization Program (US DoD) | SCAMP➣Standard Configuration And Modification Program | SCAMP➣Sensor Control & Management Platoon (USMC) | SCAMP➣Self-Propelled Crane for Aircraft Maintenance and Positioning | SCAMP➣Satellite Command Antenna on Medium Pedestal | SCAMP➣UK Computer Aided Message Processor | SCAMP➣Systems Control & Maintenance Panel | SCAMP➣Scholarships for Children of American Military Personnel |
scamp Related to scamp: casitaSynonyms for scampnoun rascalSynonyms- rascal
- devil
- monkey
- rogue
- imp
- tyke
- wretch
- knave
- scallywag
- pickle
- mischief-maker
- whippersnapper
- toerag
- scapegrace
Synonyms for scampnoun one who causes minor trouble or damageSynonyms- devil
- imp
- mischief
- prankster
- rascal
- rogue
- cutup
Synonyms for scampnoun one who is playfully mischievousSynonyms- imp
- monkey
- rapscallion
- rascal
- scalawag
- scallywag
Related Words- child
- kid
- minor
- nipper
- tiddler
- youngster
- tike
- shaver
- small fry
- nestling
- fry
- tyke
- brat
- holy terror
- little terror
- terror
verb perform hastily and carelesslyRelated Words |