Scamper (Verb)
Meaning
To move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Children scurried across the playground as the bell rang, signaling the start of recess.
- The tourists scurried for cover as the sudden rainstorm drenched the city streets.
- She scurried around the house, gathering her belongings and rushing out the door.
- The hikers scurried down the mountain as the dark storm clouds rolled in.
- The waiter scurried over to take the order as the couple sat down at their table.