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romp
romp
Romp (verb) means to play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way. Example: “The puppies romped across the yard, chasing each other.”
verb
1
To play or move about in a lively, energetic, boisterous way.
"The puppies romped across the yard, chasing each other."
"Kids romped through the sprinklers all afternoon."
2
To win a contest easily and by a wide margin.
"The champions romped to victory, winning 6-0."
noun
1
A lighthearted, fast-moving story, film, or experience, often not meant to be taken too seriously.
"The movie is a fun romp through 1980s pop culture."
2
An easy, one-sided win.
"The final turned into a romp once the star striker scored twice."
How to use romp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBoisterous, playful movement, or (for a game) winning easily; also used for a fun, breezy film or story.
Common pairings
romp through
romp to victory
a fun romp
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Word forms
- Plural
- romps
- Third person singular
- romps
- Past tense
- romped
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Etymology
Likely a variant of "ramp," an old word for rearing up or acting wildly.
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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.
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