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

In other NBA games on Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder romped to a 140-129 win over the Atlanta Hawks to extend their lead at the top of the Western Conference.

From Barron's

“I didn’t know he was going to be this good,” Stefon Diggs admitted after the romp over the basset hound Jets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the last two years economic growth has been solid, the stock market has romped to one record after another, and the Fed has lowered rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Quickly dubbed the Capital of Route 66, Tulsa will be celebrating the Mother Road’s centennial with classic car parades, like the Capital Cruise, and, in June, the Route 66 Roadfest, a family-friendly romp.

From The Wall Street Journal

Liverpool's visit to north London on Saturday may not invoke the fear it did 12 months ago when the Reds romped to a 6-3 win on their way to winning the title.

From Barron's

Related Words

• cavort
• frolic
• gambol
• prance