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- [skahr-per]
- /ˈskɑr pər/
- /ˈskɑː.pər/
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- [skahr-per]
- /ˈskɑr pər/
Definitions of scarper word
- verb without object scarper to flee or depart suddenly, especially without having paid one's bills. 1
- intransitive verb scarper run away, flee 1
- verb scarper If someone scarpers, they leave a place quickly. 0
- verb scarper to depart in haste 0
- noun scarper a hasty departure 0
- intransitive verb scarper to run away or depart; decamp 0
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Origin of scarper
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; orig. argot, probably < Polari ≪ Italian scappare to flee (see escape)
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Parts of speech for Scarper
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
scarper popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scarper usage trend in Literature
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verb scarper
- desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
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