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scamper

[/ˈskæmpər/]
verb/noun
correr apressadamente; disparar
1. (verb) to run or move quickly with short, hurried steps
The children scampered across the playground.
As crianças dispararam pelo parque infantil.
2. (verb) to move in a lively or playful manner
The squirrel scampered up the tree.
O esquilo correu apressadamente pela árvore.
3. (noun) a quick, hurried run or movement
The mouse made a quick scamper across the kitchen floor.
O rato fez uma correria rápida pelo chão da cozinha.
NYC Slang
bounce; bolt
Synonyms
scurrydartdashrushhurrysprint
Antonyms
crawlamblestrollsauntercreep

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correr apressadamente; disparar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sair correndo; disparar
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
correr rapidamente; sair na carreira
Urban colloquial expression
Portugal
correr às pressas; disparar
Similar to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

scamper away
scamper off
scamper around
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