1. runs away quickly, especially to avoid trouble or responsibility
Usage: British informal; third person singular present

Examples

• He scarpers whenever the police show up.
• The thief scarpers down the alley after grabbing the purse.
• She always scarpers when it’s time to do the dishes.
• The cat scarpers under the bed during thunderstorms.
• He scarpers from every difficult conversation.
• The kids scarper when they see the headmaster coming.