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romp
[ romp ]
verb (used without object)
- to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
Synonyms:
- to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.
- to win easily.
noun
- a lively or boisterous frolic.
Synonyms:
- a person who romps.
- a quick or effortless pace:
The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp.
- an effortless victory.
romp
/ ɒ /
verb
- to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully
- romp home or romp into win a race easily
noun
- 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
- archaic.Also calledromper a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl
- an easy victory
Derived Forms
- ˈdz辱, adjective
Other Word Forms
- dziԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of romp1
Example Sentences
This one will likely appeal only to fans who appreciate reverence and twists alike, but it’s bloody if lightweight fun for those who enjoy this kind of good old-fashioned romp in the woods.
“The Accountant 2” subtracts everything that worked about the 2016 original, a marvelous romp that starred Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a neurodivergent numbers geek who freelances as an auditor and assassin.
After being fired from the ‘Scream’ franchise, Melissa Barrera reclaims her scream queen status with ‘Abigail,’ the latest campy, gory romp from Radio Silence Productions.
The trip to Dublin, billed as the clash of the heavyweights, turned into a one-sided romp.
The hallmark of that fictitious romp was the authoritative boss, Mr. Trump, playing himself, passing judgment on supplicants begging for approval: You’re Fired!
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