1. having the characteristics of a scamp; mischievous or roguish in a playful way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The boy’s scampish grin told his mother he was up to something.
• Her scampish behavior at the party made everyone laugh.
• He had a scampish way of avoiding his chores.
• The puppy’s scampish antics entertained the whole family.
• Despite his scampish nature, he was fundamentally good-hearted.
• She gave him a scampish wink before sneaking out of class.