verb (used without object)
1.
to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
2.
to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.
3.
to win easily.
noun
4.
a lively or boisterous frolic.
5.
a person who romps.
6.
a quick or effortless pace: The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp.
7.
an effortless victory.
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Origin:
1700–10; perhaps variant of ramp1 (v.); compare obsolete ramp rough woman, literally, one who ramps
1700–10; perhaps variant of ramp1 (v.); compare obsolete ramp rough woman, literally, one who ramps
Related forms
romp·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1, 4. gambol.
1, 4. gambol.
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romp (rɒmp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully |
| 2. | romp home, romp in to win a race easily |
| —n | |
| 3. | a noisy or boisterous game or prank |
| 4. | an instance of sexual activity between two or more people that is entered into light-heartedly and without emotional commitment: naked sex romps |
| 5. | archaic Also called: romper a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl |
| 6. | an easy victory |
| [C18: probably variant of | |
| 'rompish | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
romp
1709, perhaps a variant of ramp (v.) (see rampage). Meaning "to win (a contest) with great ease" first attested 1888. Rompers "small children's overalls" first recorded 1909.
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Example sentences
It's a science-fiction romp with a lot of unexpected twists and turns.
And they are worth a far sturdier vehicle than this makeshift romp.
Sixteen people romp in intergalactic real-time dogfights.
IT is not a carefree, happy-go-lucky, all-expenses-paid luxurious romp.
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