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romp
[ romp ]
verb (used without object)
- to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
Synonyms: gambol
- to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.
- to win easily.
noun
- a lively or boisterous frolic.
Synonyms: gambol
- a person who romps.
- a quick or effortless pace:
The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp.
- an effortless victory.
romp
/ rɒmp /
verb
- to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully
- romp homeromp homeromp in to win a race easily
noun
- a noisy or boisterous game or prank
- an instance of sexual activity between two or more people that is entered into light-heartedly and without emotional commitment
naked sex romps
- archaic.Also calledromper a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl
- an easy victory
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Derived Forms
- ˈrompish, adjective
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Other Words From
- romping·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of romp1
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Example Sentences
His debut novel, Echo of the Boom, is a dystopian romp with Pynchonesque ambitions.
The quick-cut trailer suggests a soft-core romp with dramatic intrigue and wry one-liners.
Come for the exploration of narrative form—stay for the hilarious romp.
Though consistently surprising, fast-paced and nearly always funny, Raw is more than just a lively romp.
The novelist Kevin Baker is back with a meaty, sweaty romp through 1940s and 50s New York.
Finally the great open court of the Louvre is reached—here a halt is made and a general romp occurs.
A romp with the children is not lost; but, on the other hand, is a benefit for both parent and child.
She turned toward the boy, and in a cool voice commanded him not to romp so hard over the rough ground.
She enjoyed their chatter and a romp with them now and again.
He felt that he had foolishly induced her to forget herself so far as to indulge in a wild romp and thus injure her ankle.
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