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scarper

/ˈskɑːpə/

/ˈskɑːrpər/

Translations

scarpernoun

scarpers

/ˈskɑː.pə/

/ˈskɑːr.pɚ/

Countable, chiefly British informal; means a hurried flight or getaway

They made a quick scarper when they heard the police siren.

Ils ont fait une rapide décampade quand ils ont entendu la sirène de police.

Additional translations

fuitePlus neutre que décampade.

scarperverb

scarpered

Past Simple

scarpered

Past Participle

scarpering

Gerund

/ˈskɑːpə/

/ˈskɑːrpər/

When the police arrived, the thieves scarpered from the scene.

Quand la police est arrivée, les voleurs ont décampé des lieux.

Additional translations

filerFamilier, surtout avec l’idée de partir en emportant quelque chose.

Synonyms

run away

take off

scarpernoun

A hurried departure or escape; a getaway.

They made a quick scarper when they heard the police siren.

scarperverb

To run away or flee, especially to avoid trouble or capture.

When the police arrived, the thieves scarpered from the scene.

To run away with something; to abscond holding stolen or borrowed property.

The cashier scarpered with the day’s takings before anyone noticed.