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Definition of scampish

scampish

/ˈskæm.pɪʃ/
scamp · ish
Adverb:scampishly
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scampish Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characteristic of a scamp; playfully mischievous, roguish, or rascally.

Example

"The young actor's scampish grin quickly won over the entire audience."

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• Rhymes for scampish

• Nearby Words

scamp grouper
scamper
scampi
scampish
scamster
scan
scandal

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the noun 'scamp' (meaning a highwayman or playfully mischievous rascal, derived from an older verb meaning 'to roam or rob on the highway') plus the adjectival suffix '-ish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scampish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scampish
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