romp

²romp

verb

Definition of ROMP

intransitive verb

1

: to run or play in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner

2

: to move or proceed in a brisk, easy, or playful manner

3

: to win a contest easily

Examples of ROMP

1. The kids were romping in the yard.
2. <the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready>

Origin of ROMP

alteration of ¹ramp

First Known Use: 1662

Related to ROMP

Synonyms: caper, cavort, disport, frisk, gambol, lark, rollick, frolic, sport

Related Words: bound, hop, leap, lope, skip, spring, trip, tumble; curvet, dance, prance; carouse, revel, roister; carry on, fool around, horse around; clown, cut up; joyride, roughhouse, skylark; kite

Near Antonyms: mope, pout, stew, sulk

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