Romp (Noun)
Meaning 1
A girl who behaves in a boyish manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was a bit of a tomboy and her playful nature made her a joyful romp at any children's party.
- The neighborhood kids adored the adventurous romp that their classmate had become since summer break started.
- In the muddy playground, the young romp got dirty with her friends during recess, ignoring the mess her parents would later scold her for.
- A local park's basketball team gained an enthusiastic romp in 7-year-old Jane who dunked balls despite being only a head taller than the rim.
- That unbridled romp climbed up every available jungle gym bar without even using the steps during PE lessons.
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Meaning 2
An easy victory.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kids turned the backyard into a giant romp of colorful inflatables and pool toys for the birthday party.
- At the outdoor festival, people let loose in a joyful romp through fields of tall sunflowers.
- Her adventurous romp through Europe involved exploring local art, dancing with new friends, and hiking in beautiful mountains.
- On Saturday morning, they met up at the dog park for an hour-long romp with their rowdy and lovable canine companions.
- In this boisterous romp through popular history, she told us engaging anecdotes of times gone by, sometimes surprising with irreverent views on world-changing moments.
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- Flirting
- Lunacy
- Word Play
- Coquetry
- Game
- Horseplay
- Teasing
- Craziness
- Indulgence
- Dalliance
- Toying
- Folly
- Flirt
- Foolery