romp
verb (used without object)
to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
romping
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present participleof romp.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Ravens' impressive win was soon eclipsed by the Chicago Bears, who were level with the Carolina Panthers at 31-31 midway through the third quarter before romping to victory.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Luckily, my colleague Jim Newell just published a story about how Collins keeps romping in a state that hasn’t backed a Republican for president since 1988.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
But Hall and Faris, now playing the dotty mothers of the next generation of victims, are hilarious, romping about like their Brenda and Cindy have clearly been knocked on the head too often.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Alex Marquez dominated the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday to clinch his third victory of the season, romping home more than two seconds ahead of fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
He rose to his feet, stretched, yawned, then came romping toward me, wiggling that stub tail and yelling Tow!
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
