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romp

romp

8 4.6
Lively, carefree play that often involves running and laughing
  • noun
  • /rɑmp/
translation icon : juego
  • The children had a fun romp at the park, running around and playing games.
  • a fun romp
  • a romp in the snow
  • a romp in the park

Join this horny romp and watch life find a way into my pants.

Examples

  • We'll come and have a romp with you whenever you're inclined.

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  • Most non-organic cows never even get outside, let alone take that first joyful romp through spring pasture.

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  • "I am convinced the romp was as good for you as it was for the children," she told him.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • We're gonna go for a quick romp in the jungle before the pool party.

  • Well, we've always enjoyed our afternoon romp together.

  • She just had the children out there for a romp.

  • Anyway, the time for lighthearted romps through the easy parts of the schedule is over.

    Blog text (24)
  • And without further ado, please enjoy a wild romp through the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

  • So, I would love to pass along this light-hearted romp through the joys and challenges of domesticity and marriage...

    Blog text (17)
  • I was kind of looking for a light-hearted children's adventure, a sort of literary-focused Willy Wonka-style romp.

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Synonyms

frolic
vsromp
10 3.8

A playful time when people run and laugh

is more about carefree physical play than just simple amusement
caper
vsromp
  • Informal
9 5.3

A playful act done to have fun

emphasizes fun physical play without the mischievous or prank element
gambol
vsromp
  • Literature
2 8.0

A playful activity done for fun

is more about energetic carefree play rather than simple recreation

Antonyms

1.0

Effort people use to do a job or task

Compounds

6.8

A short playful meeting between lovers that is sexual or romantic

How Lively

romp
8 4.6
frolic
10 3.8
play
220 1.0
game
1.0

Surface Forms

romp singular
romps plural

Etymology

Romp comes from an old word meaning 'to tumble or rush about'. So a romp as lively play is easy to remember because it looks like children or animals tumbling and running with joy.