How to Pronounce Scamps

To pronounce "scamps", say SCAMPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SCAMPS

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💡 Tip for remembering “scamps”

"scamps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with camps and lamps, if that helps it stick.

What does scamps mean?

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.”

verb

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

noun

  1. A preliminary design sketch.

Synonyms

rogueswindler

Words that rhyme with scamps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

campslampscrampsstampsclampsrampsrevampsgrampschampsdampsvampstamps

Related words

rapscallionrascalscallywagscalawagimpmonkeyimpsrapscallions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scamps"?▾

"Scamps" has one syllable.

What does "scamps" mean?▾

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

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