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scarper

verb

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
11

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈskɑː(ɹ).pə(ɹ)

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Definitions

verb

  1. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

    “If you see this man, run!”

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Example Sentences

If you see this man, run!
The burglars escaped before the police showed up

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