like running around like a dog would
noun
Yes, the antonym is sauntered
The word is spelled squirrel. The squirrel packed several walnuts into his cheeks and scampered back up into the tree.
Words like run or tip toe that has something to do with moving.
Saunter, stroll, pace, march, stride, toddle, hike, and amble.
"The fox scampered across the yard, merrily taunting the dog."
The past tense of scamper is scampered.
scampered
To dash, bolt, or sprint.
noun
Yes, the antonym is sauntered
The thief scampered when he saw the police.
Playfully is the adverb.
scampered, dashed, splashed, sprinted, bounded, skipped, ...
Scamper, hamper, tamper,
Thumper scampered through the woods, looking for Bambi. I love to watch the kittens scamper about.
The squirrel scampered up a tree.The dog went a scamper in the other direction.