romp
to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.
to win easily.
a lively or boisterous frolic.
a person who romps.
a quick or effortless pace: The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp.
an effortless victory.
Origin of romp
1Other words for romp
Other words from romp
- romp·ing·ly, adverb
Words Nearby romp
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Chip fabrication is not an easy subject to write about, but in Clive’s hands it’s a romp.
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His debut novel, Echo of the Boom, is a dystopian romp with Pynchonesque ambitions.
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The Real Latin Quarter | F. Berkeley SmithA romp with the children is not lost; but, on the other hand, is a benefit for both parent and child.
The value of a praying mother | Isabel C. ByrumShe turned toward the boy, and in a cool voice commanded him not to romp so hard over the rough ground.
A Yankee from the West | Opie ReadShe enjoyed their chatter and a romp with them now and again.
Two Little Travellers | Frances Browne ArthurHe 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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British Dictionary definitions for romp
/ (rɒmp) /
to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully
romp home or romp in to win a race easily
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
Also called: romper archaic a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl
an easy victory
Origin of romp
1Derived forms of romp
- rompish, adjective
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