romping
ˈrɒmpɪŋ
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Definition of romping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

activitythe act of playing or moving energetically
  • The children's romping filled the playground with laughter.

Adjective

1.
movementcharacterized by easy and carefree movement
  • They enjoyed a romping walk through the countryside.
carefree frolicsome playful
2.
playfulfull of lively and energetic play
  • The children had a romping afternoon in the park.
frolicsome lively playful
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full of energy and excitement
The kids had a romping good day at the amusement park.

Origin of romping

Middle English, romp (to play roughly)

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playful behavior
behave in a playful or carefree way, like frolicking or romping

Examples of romping in a sentence

  • After dinner, there was romping along the shoreline until sunset.
  • The romping puppy chased its tail.
  • Her romping dance moves were full of joy.
  • The romping puppies entertained everyone at the party.
  • Their romping games left them exhausted by evening.

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  1. French:chahut, enjoué, ...
  2. German:Toben, unbeschwert, ...
  3. Italian:scorrazzare, vivace, ...
  4. Spanish:retozo, alegre, ...
  5. Portuguese:brincadeira, descontraído, ...
  6. Chinese:嬉闹, 轻松自在的, ...
  7. Japanese:はしゃぎ回り, 楽しい, ...
  8. Arabic:مَرَح, مَرِح, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׂחַק אַנֶרגֶטִי, קַלִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:резвость, беззаботный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:весела метушня, жвавий, ...
  12. Hindi:उछल-कूद, मस्ती भरी, ...
romp
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Definition of romp - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
playperiod of boisterous play or frolic
  • The children had a romp in the garden.
frolic playtime revelry
2.
entertainmentfun and fast-paced entertainment
  • The movie was a delightful romp.
frolic play
3.
sportsdecisive victory in a game or match
  • The team enjoyed a romp over their rivals.
blowout rout triumph
4.
casual sexRareUSlight-hearted sexual encounter without commitmentRareUS
  • They had a quick romp before the party.
affair fling liaison

Verb

intr.
1.
lively playplay energetically and boisterously
  • The children romp in the garden every afternoon.
cavort frolic gambol
2.
sexualUSengage in playful or casual sexUS
  • They romped together during the summer vacation.
cavort frolic play
3.
competitionRarewin a competition easilyRare
  • The team romped to victory in the finals.
overcome trounce
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move playfully through a space
The children romped through the garden joyfully.
win easily without much effort or challenge
The team romped to victory in the final match.
win easily especially in a race or competition
The horse romped home in the final race.
engage in playful or energetic activity
The children have a romp in the garden.
win easily without much effort
The team romped away with the championship.
win easily or by a large margin
The team romped in with a score of 5-0.

Origin of romp

Dutch, romp (trunk)

Examples of romp in a sentence

  • A romp in the snow left them exhausted.
  • The play was a non-stop romp from start to finish.
  • Their weekend getaway turned into an unexpected romp.
  • Their romp in the finals was unexpected.
  • The romp left the opponents demoralized.
  • Their romp in the park was spontaneous.

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  1. French:ébats, s'ébattre, ...
  2. German:Herumtollen, toben, ...
  3. Italian:scorribanda, giocare, ...
  4. Spanish:juego, jugar, ...
  5. Portuguese:brincadeira, brincar, ...
  6. Chinese:嬉闹, 打闹, ...
  7. Japanese:はしゃぎ, はしゃぐ, ...
  8. Arabic:لهو, مَرِحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִשְׁתּוֹבְבוּת, לְהִשְׁתּוֹלֵל, ...
  10. Russian:возня, резвиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гра, гасати, ...
  12. Hindi:मस्ती, उछल-कूद करना, ...
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