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romp

Pronunciation: /ɹɒmp/

The English word “romp” has 10 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
  2. (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
  3. To make progress or win easily.
  4. To move with little effort relatively quickly.
  5. To engage in playful or illicit sex.

noun

  1. Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy.
  2. A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
  3. An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
  4. A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
  5. A group of otters.

Etymology

Probably a variant of ramp.

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