1. ran away quickly, especially to avoid trouble or danger
Usage: British informal; past tense of ‘scarper’

Examples

• The thieves scarpered when they heard the police sirens.
• He scarpered before his parents could ask about the broken window.
• The cat scarpered up the tree when the dog appeared.
• They scarpered from the party when it got too rowdy.
• The kids scarpered when they saw the headmaster coming.
• She scarpered through the back door to avoid the awkward conversation.