scamp

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, особенно ребёнка, который игриво озорничает или проказничает, но делает это обаятельно.

A noun referring to a person, especially a child, who is playfully mischievous or naughty in a charming way.

1. Playfully mischievous personB1informal

   A person, especially a child, who is naughty in a playful or amusing way.

   Озорник

   • That little scamp hid my keys as a joke.
   • He's a scamp, always playing pranks on his friends.
   • The scamp snuck a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.

   Synonymsimpjackanapesmischief-makermonkeypranksterrascalroguespriteurchin

   Antonymsangelsaint

• Устаревший глагол, означающий выполнять работу поспешно, небрежно или с минимальными усилиями, часто для экономии времени или ресурсов.

An obsolete verb meaning to perform work hastily, carelessly, or with minimal effort, often to save time or resources.

1. Perform hastily and carelesslyC1informal

   To do something in a rushed, sloppy, or negligent manner, often to save time or effort.

   Халтурить

   • He scamped the job so he could leave early.
   • The contractor scamped the repairs, and they fell apart within a month.
   • Don't scamp your homework; take the time to do it properly.

   Synonymsbotchbunglefudgeskimpslur

   Antonymslabortoil