scamp

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He’s a master of both Andersonian acting styles: the freewheeling scamp and the scoundrel who speaks with a sniper’s precision.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Flamboyant and gregarious, Mr. Del Tredici cultivated a reputation as a beloved scamp who did what he wanted.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2023

And I was exasperated when my firstborn started imitating the antics of that naughty scamp, particularly by upending her plate at the table.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2022

Is he the playful scamp who once gave an underling a piggyback ride after a rocket engine test?

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021

But the little scamp was nowhere to be found.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood