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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Scamper and Scurry
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Scamper as a noun:
A quick, light run.
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Scamper as a verb (intransitive):
To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.
Examples:
"The dog scampered after the squirrel."
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Scamper as a noun:
One who skimps or does slipshod work.
Examples:
"synonyms skimper"
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Scurry as a verb:
To run with quick light steps, to scamper.
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Scurry as a noun:
A dash.