scamper

About 0.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A quick, light run.
2. verb To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

   The dog scampered after the squirrel.

3. noun One who skimps or does slipshod work.

Similar words

scurry skitter scramble scuttle trip runner skedaddle rack sprint frisk

Often followed by

off away up to about across over of through

Word family

scampered scampering scampers