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Synonyms & Similar Words
rogue
rascal
scoundrel
ne'er-do-well
vagabond
vagrant
tramp
hobo
bum
cad
knave
varlet
scapegrace
whippersnapper
imp
mischief-maker
troublemaker
prankster
jackanapes
monkey
nuisance
pest
annoyance
trouble
handful
rogueish
ruffian
hoodlum
delinquent
juvenile delinquent
young offender
offender
lawbreaker
criminal
convict
felon
Meaning of Scamp
A scamp is a person, especially a child, who is mischievous or playfully cheeky.
Definitions
- A person, especially a child, who is mischievous or playfully cheeky
- * A rogue or rascal, especially one who is charming or attractive
Etymology of Scamp
The word "scamp" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Scottish and Northern English dialect word "scamp", which is probably related to the verb "scamper", meaning to run or move quickly, especially in a playful or mischievous way.
Example Uses
- The little scamp pulled his sister's hair and ran away laughing.
- * He was a bit of a scamp in his youth, always getting into trouble and causing mischief.
- * The scamp of a dog dug up the neighbor's garden and ran off with a flower in its mouth.