Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scarper
verb
/ˈskɑːrpər/
Definition
to leave or run away suddenly, often in a hurry.
Examples
- Whenever there was trouble, he would just scarper without a second thought.
- She decided to scarper from the party early to avoid the awkward conversation.
Meaning
Scarper means to quickly exit a place, usually to avoid trouble or to escape a situation.
Synonyms
- flee
- run away
- bolt
- escape
