The Open Dictionary

scamper

verb

UK/ˈskæm.pəʳ/
US/ˈskæm.pɚ/

Definitions of scamper verb

  1. IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep

    To run with quick, light steps, often playfully or in a hurried manner, typically used to describe the movement of small children or animals.

    • The puppy scampered across the lawn.

    • The mice scampered away upon seeing the cat.

    • The children scampered happily along the beach.