Scamp

Scamp
Scamp Scamp, v. t. [Cf. {Scamp},n., or {Scant}, a., and {Skimp}.] To perform in a hasty, neglectful, or imperfect manner; to do superficially. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

A workman is said to scamp his work when he does it in a superficial, dishonest manner. --Wedgwood. [1913 Webster]

Much of the scamping and dawdling complained of is that of men in establishments of good repute. --T. Hughes. [1913 Webster]


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