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adjective

as in boisterous

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noun

as in rollicking

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verb

present participle of romp
as in dancing
to play and run about happily the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready

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Recent Examples of romping
Verb
The Knicks had piled up massive scoring margins while romping through the Eastern Conference playoffs, then were just good enough in the two games in San Antonio. — Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026 The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide. — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Trump and Republicans last year aggressively ramped up policies favorable to fossil fuels after romping to an electoral victory in 2024 on a promise to lower the cost of living, including by quelling gas prices. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 Yes, the interstellar comet that made plenty of headlines in 2025 is still romping through our solar system. — Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026 This was an indulgent gift after a busy day romping through the busy streets of London. — Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025 The Buckeyes are romping through everyone, and that counts for something. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 With a more complete team, the Ravens looked much more like their usual selves, romping to a 30-16 victory in which every facet of the team shone. — Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romping
  1. boisterous
  2. frolic
  3. dancing
  4. raucous
  5. gamboling
  6. hopping
  7. rowdy
  8. amusement
Adjective
  • Over six weeks of World Cup play, boisterous watch parties strengthened that claim, helping draw more than 900,000 visits downtown.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • That includes Ghana, which received a boisterous welcome to KC after arriving here for its Round-of-32 match against Colombia.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of boisterous
Noun
  • The main social space on the ground floor is purposely uncluttered, all the better to shift easily between poolside family frolics, predinner drinks with guests, and ad hoc performances when the muse strikes.
    — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Since this World Cup began, Boston was captivated by the Tartan Army, and videos of their frolics have gone viral all over the world.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Definition of frolic
Verb
  • Kris Jenner Kim Kardashian Kylie Jenner Kylie reshared a tribute post from a fan account that posted a video of little Kylie dancing with her grandmother.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • And if that wasn’t enough, a silver dancing Frozen Charlatan usually interrupts the set until White kicks him off, giving the audience a moment of light comedy.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of dancing
Adjective
  • Silent and purposeful, the pelicans cut through a raucous chaos of gulls at the end of the wharf and glided on into the marsh.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Instead of capping raucous Bastille Day celebrations in France with a trip to the World Cup final, Deschamps and his squad will travel to Miami to play in the third-place game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of raucous
Noun
  • But her gamboling merrymakers, hammy showgirls, and blithe flaneurs insist otherwise.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of gamboling
Verb
  • For a Greek Escape Soft whites and baby blues are perfect for island hopping in the Cyclades.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • As a recent article by Bloomberg points out, riders hopping into driverless cabs from Waymo, Tesla, and Zoox are treating driverless trips as a license to unwind.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Definition of hopping
Adjective
  • Recounting her boyfriend calling the police on her during their fraught break-up, the chorus rings out over rowdy snares like a brutal playground taunt.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • This is not a hotel for energetic daytime activities or rowdy nights at the bar.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of rowdy
Noun
  • Those who need an organ shouldn’t have their condition made into a subject of amusement and levity.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
  • Moments later, the camera panned to Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, who couldn’t contain his amusement.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of amusement

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