horse·play

[hawrs-pley]
noun
rough or boisterous play or pranks.

Origin:
1580–90; horse + play

horse·play·ful, adjective
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horseplay (ˈhɔːsˌpleɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
rough, boisterous, or rowdy play

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