romp

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: runawayblowoutlaughershoo-inwalkawaytomboyhoydenplayfrolicgambolcaperlark

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. an easy victorySynonyms: runawayblowoutlaughershoo-inwalkaway
  2. a girl who behaves in a boyish mannerSynonyms: tomboyhoyden
  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”Synonyms: playfrolicgambolcaper

Verb (3)

  1. play boisterously“The children frolicked in the garden”“the gamboling lambs in the meadows”“The toddlers romped in the playroom”Synonyms: froliclarkrollickskylarkdisportsportcavortgambolfriskrun aroundlark about
  2. run easily and fairly fast
  3. win easily“romp a race”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Romp \Romp\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Romped; p. pr. & vb. n. Romping.] [A variant of ramp. See Ramp to leap, Rampallian.]

1.To play rudely and boisterously; to leap and frisk about in play. [1913 Webster]

2.To go rapidly and without strained effort. [PJC]

3.To win easily; -- often used with over, in sports games; as, the Yankees romped over the Boston Red Sox, 10-2. [PJC]

Romp \Romp\, n.

1.A girl who indulges in boisterous play. [1913 Webster]

2.Rude, boisterous play or frolic; rough sport. [1913 Webster]

While romp-loving miss Is hauled about in gallantry robust.— Thomson.[1913 Webster]
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