scamperer

One who darts

A scamperer is one who scampers—running with quick, light steps, often playfully or in haste.

The word typically describes small children or animals darting about: The puppy was a tireless scamperer, racing circles around the yard.

playful

frolic

Lighthearted playful movement

  • gambolPlayful leaping about
  • rompPlayful, spirited activity
  • caperPrank or pickled bud

frisk · scurry · dart · prance · skip · bound · cavort · dash · scuttle · antics

lively

sprightly

Energetic and nimble

  • nimbleQuick and light-moving
  • agileLimber and quick-moving
  • spryLively despite years

quick · brisk · peppy · zippy · frisky · perky · animated · spirited · vivacious · buoyant

child

toddler

Child learning to walk

  • tykeYoung child, often naughty
  • totVery young child
  • youngsterPerson of tender years

urchin · imp · rascal · scamp · moppet · tike · ragamuffin · nipper · whippersnapper · little one

Opposites
movement speed and manner

scampererplodder

Slow, persistent worker

crawler · trudger · dawdler · shuffler · slowpoke

movement quality

scampererplodder

Slow, persistent worker

trudger · lumberer · stomper · shambler · staggerer

Family

scamper, scampers, scampering, scampered

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G