Definition of "scamp" in English

noun

1. A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.

2. A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

   • My nephew is a little scamp who likes to leave lighted firecrackers under the lawnchairs of his dozing elders.
   • While walking home from the bar, he was set upon by a bunch of scamps who stole his hat.

verb

1. (dated) To skimp; to do something in a skimpy or slipshod fashion.

   • 1884, Samuel Smiles, Men of Invention and Industry His work was always first-rate. There was no scamping about it. Everything that he did was thoroughly good and honest.

noun

1. (advertising) A preliminary design sketch.