romp

UK /ɹɒmp/ US /ɹɑmp/
verb 5noun 4

Definitions

verb

1

To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.

When the kids're allowed to romp in the bedroom, they break something.

2

(Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.

If I romp down on the gas, it'll do sixty in six seconds.

Coach Smith had to romp on 'em to get 'em out of a losing streak.

3

To make progress or win easily.

I romped through my finals.

England romped to an easy win over Australia.

4

To move with little effort relatively quickly.

We romped along with the wind astern.

From Crewe, of course, the ten-coach load of 347/370 tons was a laughably easy proposition for the two engines, between them in effect making up Class "11" power, and they fairly romped away with the train.

5

To engage in playful or illicit sex.

This wasn't salacious, romping 'sex', tabloid style

Ladbrokes is offering 2-1 odds that contestants WILL romp in the ten-week show.

noun

1

Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy.

I will venture to affirm, that a girl, whose spirits have not been damped by inactivity, or innocence tainted by false shame, will always be a romp, and the doll will never excite attention unless confinement allows her no alternative.

2

A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.

3

An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.

4

A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.

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