romp
20 synonyms and 2 antonyms for romp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.
“The puppies romped across the yard, chasing each other.”
2. verb
To win a contest easily and by a wide margin.
“The champions romped to victory, winning 6-0.”
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How to use romp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
romp through
romp to victory
a fun romp
Etymology
Likely a variant of "ramp," an old word for rearing up or acting wildly.
Full origin of romp →Frequently asked questions
What does “romp” mean?
The word “romp” means to play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way. In plain terms, boisterous, playful movement, or (for a game) winning easily; also used for a fun, breezy film or story.
How do you pronounce “romp”?
“Romp” is pronounced romp (/ɹɑmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “romp” in a sentence?
Here is “romp” used in a sentence: “The puppies romped across the yard, chasing each other.”
What part of speech is “romp”?
Depending on how it is used, “romp” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “romp” have?
“Romp” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.
