First Known Use: 1808
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1scamp
noun \ˈskamp\
: a child who causes trouble usually in a playful way
Full Definition of SCAMP
2
: an impish or playful young person
— scamp·ish \ˈskam-pish\ adjective
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Origin of SCAMP
obsolete scamp to roam about idly
2scamp
transitive verb
Definition of SCAMP
: to perform or deal with in a hasty, neglectful, or imperfect manner
Origin of SCAMP
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1837
SCAMP Defined for Kids
scamp
noun \ˈskamp\
Definition of SCAMP for Kids
: rascal 1
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