Scamperers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Moving quickly and lightly, often in a playful or lively manner
2. Representing those who dart about with agility, typically in a hurried or excited fashion
3. Describing individuals who scurry or rush about, usually in a cheerful or spirited way

Etymology: "Scamperers" is simply the plural of "scamperer," a noun for one who scampers, meaning a quick little runner. The word is built from "scamper" with the agentive suffix "-er," which marks a person or creature that performs the action. The base verb "scamper" is the older element here, and the plural form follows the usual English pattern of adding "-s" to a count noun.