The difference between Scamper and Scurry

When used as nouns, scamper means a quick, light run, whereas scurry means a dash.

When used as verbs, scamper means to run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner, whereas scurry means to run with quick light steps, to scamper.


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  1. Scamper as a noun:

    A quick, light run.

  1. Scamper as a verb (intransitive):

    To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

    Examples:

    "The dog scampered after the squirrel."

  1. Scamper as a noun:

    One who skimps or does slipshod work.

    Examples:

    "synonyms skimper"

  1. Scurry as a verb:

    To run with quick light steps, to scamper.

  1. Scurry as a noun:

    A dash.

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