scampers
Moves with haste
Scampers is the third-person singular form of scamper, meaning to run with quick, light steps—the hurried movement of small creatures or children: A squirrel scampers across the lawn.
The word suggests playful or nervous energy rather than sustained speed.
As a noun, scampers are quick dashes or frolics.
playful
Lighthearted playful movement
- gambolPlayful leaping about
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- cavortPlay with lively movement
- pranceStep high and proud
scurry · frisk · scuttle · dart · skip · bound · caper · rollick
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
prance · scurry · frisk · scuttle · dart · skip · bound · caper · rollick · scoot
escape
Flight from captivity
skedaddle · scuttle · dart · scatter · retreat · evade · elude · skitter · startle · sprint
frisky
Lively and playful
exuberant · perky · spirited · zippy · peppy · buoyant · spry · nimble · quick · agile