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romp

UK /ɹɒmp/US /ɹɑmp/

noun 5
verb 5
forms 3
phrases 1

noun5

(informal) A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
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A group of otters.
- There is a new romp of otters in Admirals Cove — 2026
(no longer used) Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy.

verb5

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To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
- When the kids're allowed to romp in the bedroom, they break something.
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To make progress or win easily.
- I romped through my finals.
- England romped to an easy win over Australia.
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To move with little effort relatively quickly.
- We romped along with the wind astern.
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(slang) To engage in playful or illicit sex.
- This wasn't salacious, romping 'sex', tabloid style — 1997
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(US) (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
- If I romp down on the gas, it'll do sixty in six seconds.
- Coach Smith had to romp on 'em to get 'em out of a losing streak.

forms

romped · romping · romps

Phrases with romp

romp home
To win easily, especially in a race.

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