scamper — to run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskæmpər/
Korean meaning: 무서워하거나 흥분해서 재빠르게 뛰어가다
Korean pronunciation: 스캠-퍼 (강세: 스캠)
Example Sentences
- The squirrel scampered up the tree when it saw my dog approaching.
- My cat loves to scamper around the house at 3 AM, waking everyone up.
- The students scampered out of the classroom as soon as the bell rang.
scamper
VERB//ˈskæmpər//
to run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
Running with quick light steps
The camper must scamper while the rich get pampered!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기에 네덜란드어 'schamperen'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '도망가다, 탈출하다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 빠르고 가벼운 발걸음으로 뛰어가는 모습을 표현하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The squirrel scampered up the tree when it saw my dog approaching.”
“My cat loves to scamper around the house at 3 AM, waking everyone up.”
“The students scampered out of the classroom as soon as the bell rang.”
“Little feet scampered across the floor - either it's my toddler or we have very large mice.”
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