romp

American  

[romp] / rɒmp /

verb (used without object)

1. to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.

   Synonyms:

   gambol

2. to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.

3. to win easily.

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noun

1. a lively or boisterous frolic.

   Synonyms:

   gambol

2. a person who romps.

3. a quick or effortless pace.

   The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp.

4. an effortless victory.

romp British  

/ rɒmp /

verb

1. to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully

2. to win a race easily

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noun

1. a noisy or boisterous game or prank

2. an instance of sexual activity between two or more people that is entered into light-heartedly and without emotional commitment

   naked sex romps

3. Also called: romper.  archaic a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl

4. an easy victory

Other Word Forms

• rompingly adverb
• rompish adjective

Etymology

Origin of romp

1700–10; perhaps variant of ramp ¹ (v.); compare obsolete ramp rough woman, literally, one who ramps

Example Sentences

By the end, he was holding his head high at Liu’s gold medal romp, and uncorking his back flip in the Games-ending gala.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile the NBA's Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons romped to a fifth straight win and the San Antonio Spurs kept the pressure on West leaders Oklahoma City Thunder with an eighth straight triumph.

From Barron's

The rest of the starting XV named on Friday remains the same as the team that romped to a 54-12 victory in Cardiff last weekend.

From Barron's

While the promise of that gangbusters opening sequence goes a tad unfulfilled, “Killing” has two strong twists and plenty of reasons to enjoy the romp.

From Los Angeles Times

Younger kids can romp around on rolling blue installations that mimic waves, slide a 'Ponyo' figure across an ocean wall, or hide in a replica of Sosuke's green bucket which he used to collect goldfish.

From Barron's

Related Words

• cavort
• frolic
• gambol
• prance