scamper UK /ˈskæmpə/US /ˈskæmpɚ/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A quick, light run. •One who skimps or does slipshod work. verb1 •To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.The dog scampered after the squirrel. formsscampered · scampering · scampers