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scamp Synonyms

Another word for scamp

Choosing another word for scamp depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, especially a child, who is mischievous in a playful, likeable, or harmless way.

Usage Example

"The little rascal hid his sister's shoes right before they had to leave for school."

Strongest
rascal
imp
rapscallion
scallywag
Strong
rogue
mischief-maker
urchin
hellion

• verb (Context 2)

To perform or execute a task, job, or piece of work in a hasty, negligent, or superficial manner.

Usage Example

"If you skimp the preparation work, the fresh paint will start peeling within a year."

Strongest
skimp
Strong
botch
bungle
fudge
slapdash

Opposites of scamp

The opposite of scamp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

angel
perfect
See all opposites of scamp

• Nearby Words

scam
scammer
scammy
scamp
scamp grouper
scamper
scampi

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scamp. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scamp
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