Go in Cockney style (7)

I believe the answer is:

scarper

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'go in cockney style' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
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(Other definitions for scarper that I've seen before include "Run away (colloq.)" , "Damage" , "Take to one's heels, cut and run" , "Hightail it, cut and run" , "Clear off!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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