Definition of romp
2a : high-spirited, carefree, and boisterous playb : something suggestive of such play: such 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
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Examples of romp in a Sentence
The dogs love a good romp through the woods.
The game turned into a romp in the second half.
His latest film is a wildly amusing romp.
Recent Examples of romp from the Web
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Although rats and cats have adversarial relationships outside the terrarium – inside the kittens are the perfect size to have supervised romp and play sessions with the rats.
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That way, no matter the weather, the kids can burn some energy with a romp in the water.
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Filming on location in Tuscany, cinematographer Quyen Tran lends a steady glow and a pretty sheen to the images, though the camera's dreamy slow zooms recall an average Italian soft-core romp of the '70s.
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Sexual romps are as commonplace as first-class business trips to New Orleans and the Caribbean.
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A blond-haired, blue-eyed, cartoonish young male in the style of Mr. Monopoly (nee Rich Uncle Pennybags), Vault Boy emblematizes character stats, chance actions and otherwise dull math in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic roleplaying romps.
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A blond-haired, blue-eyed, cartoonish young male in the style of Mr. Monopoly (nee Rich Uncle Pennybags), Vault Boy emblematizes character stats, chance actions and otherwise dull math in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic roleplaying romps.
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Jean's romps with her husband and Sidney play out like half-baked Fifty Shades of Grey scenes (which makes sense, because Fifty Shades director Sam Taylor-Johnson helmed a few of the episodes).
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HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Helmsman Peter Burling and Emirates Team New Zealand won the America's Cup on Monday with a resounding romp against software tycoon Larry Ellison's two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA.
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Origin and Etymology of romp
partly alteration of 2ramp; partly alteration of ramp bold woman
romp
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 in a Sentence
The kids were romping in the yard.
the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
Recent Examples of romp from the Web
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The 34-year-old Müller, seeded fourth, used all his experience against an opponent 14 years younger in romping through the second set.
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Grownups blew bubbles, while their children romped.
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Everything from sweaty subway rides, to romping around in the sand to sticking to your strict sunscreen routine.
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Judge hit two more home runs, including a drive nearly 500 feet that cleared the distant bleachers at Yankee Stadium and sent New York romping past Baltimore 14-3 Sunday for its fifth straight win.
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A fenced-in section of the park kept the drinkers separate, as children romped on the hillside under the watchful eyes of their parents.
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There was that about him which spoke of knickerbockers and romping childhood laid aside but yesterday.
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PERSPECTIVES The Golden State Warriors have romped their way through the Western Conference, sweeping all the way to the NBA Finals.
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Some men took the idea of romping very, very seriously, though.
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Origin and Etymology of romp
alteration of 1ramp
ROMP Defined for English Language Learners
romp
playDefinition of romp for English Language Learners
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: an enjoyable time of rough and noisy play
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: an easy victory
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: an enjoyable and lively movie, book, play, etc.
romp
Definition of romp for English Language Learners
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: to play in a rough and noisy way
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: to easily win a race, contest, etc.
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: to move, go, or proceed in a quick, easy, or playful way
ROMP Defined for Kids
Definition of romp for Students
romped
;romping
: to play in a rough and noisy way
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