Vocabulary Entry

scarper

|verb • noun

verb

To run away quickly, particularly to escape from a situation or obligation.

Example Sentences

"After seeing the police, the thief decided to scarper."

"When the fire alarm went off, we all had to scarper from the building."

"He often scarpered when it was time to do his chores."

noun

Example Sentences

"The scarper was never caught by the authorities."

"She had a reputation as a scarper, always avoiding responsibilities."

"Every time trouble arose, he became the ultimate scarper."