Skip and Scarper

Skip

Skip verb - To move with a light springing step.

Scarper and skip are semantically related. (British) in do a runner topic. In some cases you can use "Scarper" instead a verb "Skip".

Nearby Words: skipped, skipping

Scarper

Scarper verb - To leave a place often for another.
Usage example: I went looking for Sally at the pub, but she'd scarpered

Skip and scarper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Skip" instead a verb "Scarper".
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