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
Synonyms for romp
See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.comRelated Words for romp
lark, rout, frolic, cavort, gambol, prance, play, rollick, hop, antic, dance, skip, leap, sport, frisk, escapade, cakewalk, caper, revel, roisterExamples from the Web for romp
Contemporary Examples of romp
Though they appeared gloriously unscripted in their on-screen debut, make no mistake: this was no first romp.
Sunny’s Debut, Bo’s Bubble, and the Undogly Life of a Presidential PetDr. Patty Khuly
August 21, 2013
Hothouse by Boris Kachka A romp through the history of venerable publisher Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
What would be amazing: The legend of RGIII grows: he avoids concussion and explodes in romp.
After a “hot affair” on set, they set off together for a romp around Europe.
Speed Read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Total Recall’: the 11 Juiciest BitsLuke Kerr-Dineen
October 2, 2012
It was a pleasantly lush Dolce & Gabbana romp filled with shaped dresses, circle skirts, and bloomers.
Historical Examples of romp
There is nothing like giving a romp credit for a little boldness.
Vivian GreyEarl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
Is it possible that you are nothing but a romp—nothing but a vulgar tomboy?
The First ViolinJessie Fothergill
Bennett joined him at the piano, and the two began to romp like schoolboys.
A Day with Felix Mendelssohn BartholdyGeorge Sampson
Why, Morton or Johnson, the Oxford fliers, could romp round him.
The Return of Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle
Of course I wanted her, and so frequently my work gave place to a romp with her.
A Daughter of the Middle BorderHamlin Garland
romp
- 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 commitmentnaked sex romps
- Also called: romper archaic a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl
- an easy victory