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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

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."

To win a contest easily and by a wide margin.

"The champions romped to victory, winning 6-0."

noun

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."

An easy, one-sided win.

"The final turned into a romp once the star striker scored twice."

How to use romp

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

romped past tense, romps plural, romps singular

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Etymology

Likely a variant of "ramp," an old word for rearing up or acting wildly.

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for romp

pomp Comp chomp stomp

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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.

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