scamper [scampered, scampering, scampers](To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner) verb [UK: ˈskæm.pə(r)] [US: ˈskæm.pər]
scurry [scurried, scurrying, scurries](to run away with quick light steps) verb [UK: ˈskʌ.ri] [US: ˈskɜː.ri]