romp

Definition of romp

Verbs

play boisterously
"The toddlers romped in the playroom"
Synonyms:
cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, lark about, rollick, run around, skylark, sport
Type of:
play
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
run easily and fairly fast
Type of:
run
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
win easily
"romp a race"
Type of:
win
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

Nouns

an easy victory
Synonyms:
blowout, laugher, runaway, shoo-in, walkaway
Type of:
triumph, victory
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
Synonyms:
hoyden, tomboy
Type of:
fille, girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman
a young woman
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Synonyms:
caper, frolic, gambol, play
Types:
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coquetry, dalliance, flirt, flirtation, flirting, toying
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
craziness, folly, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery
foolish or senseless behavior
meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss
(Yiddish) craziness; senseless behavior or activity
buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery, prank
acting like a clown or buffoon
game
frivolous or trifling behavior
horseplay
rowdy or boisterous play
teasing
playful vexation
word play
playing on words or speech sounds
Type of:
diversion, recreation
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

Vocabulary Lists for romp

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Fred Gipson's Old Yeller »(93 words)
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