Scamperings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. To move quickly and lightly, often in a playful manner
2. To run or dash in a carefree or energetic way, typically associated with small animals
3. To engage in rapid, lively movements that suggest playfulness or excitement

Etymology: "Scamperings" is simply the plural of "scampering," the noun form of the verb "scamper," which means to run about quickly and playfully. The plural form counts separate bursts of that activity, so a sentence about the "scamperings" of children or puppies refers to several such episodes at once. Because the base word is a regular English noun-forming pattern applied to a verb, there is no separate history to trace beyond the root verb itself.

Synonyms: runnings, dashes, sprints, rushes, hurries