romp

/rɔmp/
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romp

The children romp in the backyard.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A period of lively, energetic, and boisterous play: Refers to an instance of playful, high-spirited, and often noisy activity, typically involving running, jumping, and physical fun.
    • An easy victory: A win achieved with little effort or difficulty.
    • (Archaic) A person, especially a girl, who behaves in a lively, boisterous, or tomboyish manner.

  2. Verb:

    • To play or move in a lively, energetic, and boisterous way: To engage in active, noisy, and cheerful play, often involving running and jumping.
    • To win or proceed with great ease and speed: To achieve something, especially a victory, effortlessly and quickly.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The children had a joyful romp in the park.
    • The election was a romp for the incumbent party.
  • Verb:
    • The puppies romped around the yard.
    • The favorite horse romped home to win the race.
    • She romped through the final exam.
Advanced Usage
  • "to romp home/to romp in": To win a race or competition very easily.
    • The champion romped home, finishing five seconds ahead of the competition.
  • "to romp through (something)": To complete a task or pass a test with great ease.
    • He romped through the first three levels of the game.
Variants and Related Words
  • Romper (n): A one-piece garment for a young child, suitable for playing; or a person who romps.
  • Rompish (adj): (Archaic) Inclined to romp; boisterously playful.
Synonyms
  • Frolic: To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically.
  • Gambol: To run or jump about playfully.
  • Cavort: To jump or dance around excitedly.
  • Play: To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Romp" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The advanced usages above function as set phrases.) - Romp away with (something): To win something easily. - The team romped away with the championship trophy.

Related Idioms
  • Home and dry / Romp home: To achieve success easily. (Often used in sports and competitions).
    • With a ten-point lead, they look set to romp home.
romp

The children romp in the backyard.

Noun
  1. 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
  2. a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
  3. an easy victory
Verb
  1. win easily
    • romp a race
  2. run easily and fairly fast
  3. play boisterously
    • The children frolicked in the garden
    • the gamboling lambs in the meadows
    • The toddlers romped in the playroom

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