scarper the letty
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Meaning · English
To depart quickly from a rented place without paying.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scarper the letty” mean?
To depart quickly from a rented place without paying.
Is “scarper the letty” formal or informal?
scarper the letty is generally dated, slang.