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romp

[ romp ]

verb (used without object)

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

    Synonyms:

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


noun

  1. a lively or boisterous frolic.

    Synonyms:

  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

/ ɒ /

verb

  1. to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully
  2. romp home or romp in
    to win a race easily
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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. archaic.
    Also calledromper a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl
  4. an easy victory
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdz辱, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • dziԲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of romp1

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

Origin of romp1

C18: probably variant of ramp , from Old French ramper to crawl, climb
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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.

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“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.

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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.

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The trip to Dublin, billed as the clash of the heavyweights, turned into a one-sided romp.

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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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