romp
Pronunciation: /ɹɒmp/
The English word “romp” has 10 meanings listed here.
verb
- To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
- (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
- To make progress or win easily.
- To move with little effort relatively quickly.
- To engage in playful or illicit sex.
noun
- Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy.
- A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
- An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
- A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
- A group of otters.
Etymology
Probably a variant of ramp.
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