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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scarpers

/skɑːrpərz/ noun · British & US
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What does scarpers mean?

noun

Scarpers are people who avoid work or responsibilities, often by leaving quickly or secretly. This term is often used to describe individuals who are trying to escape or evade something.

Example

"The manager suspected that some of the employees were scarpers who had been faking their illnesses to get out of work."

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