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scamp in German

scamp in German is Bösewicht, Gauner, Halunke — scamp means a mischievous but likeable person, especially a playful child.

scamp in German

Bösewicht
noun
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
Gauner
noun
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
Halunke
noun
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
Schubiack
noun
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
Schuft
noun
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
Schurke
noun
A rascal, swindler, or rogue; a ne'er-do-well.
Bazi
noun
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Bösewicht
noun
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Frechdachs
noun
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Frechling
noun
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Gauner
noun
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Halunke
noun
A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
pfuschen
verb
(dated) To skimp; to do something in a skimpy or slipshod fashion.

What does "scamp" mean?

  1. noun A mischievous but likeable person, especially a playful child.
    "That little scamp hid my keys again."
  2. noun A dishonest person; a rogue or swindler.
    "The old con man was a well-known scamp around town."
  3. verb To do something carelessly or half-heartedly.
    "He scamped the report and it showed in the sloppy errors."

scamp in a sentence

  • That little scamp hid my keys again.
  • The old con man was a well-known scamp around town.
  • He scamped the report and it showed in the sloppy errors.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "scamp" in German?

"scamp" in German is Bösewicht, Gauner, Halunke. scamp means: A mischievous but likeable person, especially a playful child.

How do you use "scamp" in a sentence?

Example: "That little scamp hid my keys again." In German, "scamp" is Bösewicht, Gauner, Halunke.

Are there other ways to say "scamp" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "scamp": Bösewicht, Gauner, Halunke, Schubiack, Schuft, Schurke.

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