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scamp

noun (scamps); verb (scamp, scamps, scamped, scamping) (rare)

«scamp» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A scamp is a naughty, cheeky child, or a playful rascal. tree →
(old use) «You scamp!» is a scolding said to a naughty boy or girl. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a scamp is a mischievous character who causes trouble, often in a way that makes the reader smile

Examples

Mothers don't know anything, answered those scamps. tree →
Do not waste your pity on a scamp. tree →
"You scamp!" said his father, when he had heard what his son had done. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «scamp» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«scamp» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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