romp

¹romp

noun \ˈrämp, ˈrȯmp\

Definition of ROMP

1

: one that romps; especially : a romping girl or woman

2

a : high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play b : something suggestive of such play: as (1) : a light fast-paced narrative, dramatic, or musical work usually in a comic mood (2) : an episode of lovemaking

3

: an easy winning pace; also : runaway 3

Examples of ROMP

1. The dogs love a good romp through the woods.
2. The game turned into a romp in the second half.
3. His latest film is a wildly amusing romp.

Origin of ROMP

partly alteration of ²ramp; partly alteration of ramp bold woman

First Known Use: 1691

Related to ROMP

Synonyms: binge, frisk, frolic, gambol, idyll (also idyl), lark, ploy, revel, rollick, fling, spree

Related Words: caper, escapade, prank; bender, brannigan, bum, bust, carouse, souse, splore [Scottish], toot; antic, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s); field day; festivity, merriment, merrymaking; enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, self-indulgence; amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation

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Rhymes with ROMP

champ, chomp, clomp, comp, pomp, stamp, stomp, swamp, tramp, tromp, whomp