scamp

scamp¹ Definition

scamp (skamp)

noun

a mischievous fellow; rascal

Etymology: < obs. scamp, to roam; akin to scamper

scamp¹ Related Forms

scamp′·ish adjective

scamp² Definition

scamp (skamp)

transitive verb

to make, do, or perform in a careless, inadequate way

Etymology: akin to or < ON skammr, short < IE base *(s)em-, stunted > OE hamola, man with cropped hair

scamp² Related Forms

scamp′er noun

scamp Synonyms

scamp Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

cheeky: To coincide with the album release - these cheeky young scamps will spend most of 07 in the van!
little: Quinn is an adorable little scamp with MISCHIEF written all over his cheeky face!
young: To coincide with the album release - these cheeky young scamps will spend most of 07 in the van!
naughty: There's cheeky little Bryan, that naughty scamp Joel, not to mention the daddy - he's got such a nice beard.

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