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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 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 Like a romping rhino, the Supersports skirted the limits of decent behavior with an urge to charge every now and again. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 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
  • There was no music and no hustle and bustle in Inwood on Sunday; just the sound of barricades being laid out in the normally boisterous neighborhood.
    — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The players were much bigger than Nikolich was at the time, the crowd was boisterous and the lights were exceedingly bright.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of boisterous
Noun
  • Launched in 2001 in its distinctive black bottle—inspired by a neoprene wetsuit and scuba tank, naturally—Surf Spray turned a frolic in the waves into an everyday styling ritual.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of frolic
Verb
  • Temwa Chawinga, who plays for the Kansas City Current in the NWSL, logged her fifth goal of the tournament, dancing around falling Algerian goalkeeper Chloe N’Gazi and scoring into the open net in first-half stoppage time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Totality also brought glimpses of pinkish-red prominences—fountains of plasma arcing above the sun’s surface, dancing at the moon’s edge.
    — Claire Cameron & Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of dancing
Adjective
  • The question, asked by a potential juror, was met immediately with raucous laughter in the courtroom.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • So, yes, the raucous, rowdy Bills crowds that sometimes stood the entire game at the old Highmark Stadium might be going away.
    — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 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
  • Tourists hopping between Greece's islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But word got out fast and by afternoon that day, the place was hopping.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hopping
Adjective
  • Compared to a juggernaut festival like Glasto — known for its sprawling grounds, mandatory camping and rowdy atmosphere — Øya, which kicks off on Wednesday, delivers a more intimate experience.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When Labor Day passes, the rowdy weekenders become a not-so-distant memory as Montauk settles into a quieter rhythm.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of rowdy
Noun
  • In a television ad for Dunkin’, Kylie Jenner wore a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer with over-the-top shoulder pads, a designer choice that generated some amusement online from those previously unfamiliar with the brand’s name.
    — Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The press noted with amusement the plight of the court reporter who threw his hands in the air in frustration after trying to transcribe scatting.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of amusement

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