romp
- noun
- /rɑmp/
- Literature
- Phillips remains untested as a passer after only throwing seven passes in UW's romp over Indiana last week.
- won in a romp
- 10-1 romp
- 7-1 romp
Examples
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Back in Philadelphia less than three weeks later, Sporting KC redeemed itself with a 2-0 romp in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals.
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After all, the Washington Democrat had guided her party to an election night romp that surpassed all expectations, as Democrats expanded their majority to likely 55 seats.
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Blue Boy wins, Captain Gilbert second, and Romp is third.
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Looks like an MVP romp again, folks.
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Beginning with a three from Rodney Cooper on its next possession, Alabama turned an advantage into a romp, pulling away in a 77-55 win to end the two-day event celebrating midcourt at Madison Square Garden.
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Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of royal scoundrel Edmund Blackadder in this hilariously skewered romp through British history.
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The team celebrated their 50-10 romp in the championship game with a victory parade.
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After their recent 60-5 romp against their rivals, the fans are hopeful for a successful season.
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The players enjoyed a decisive 80-20 romp over their opponent, securing their place in the finals.
Synonyms
A very easy win by a large score difference
An easy victory won by a large amount
An easy win in a competition with little opposition
An easy contest or task that someone wins with little effort
An easy, clear victory in a competition or election
A contest where one person or team wins by a lot
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Etymology
Romp probably comes from an old word meaning 'to tumble or rush about'. So an election or game that is a romp feels like the winner rushed through the contest and easily left others behind.