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| romp [ romp ] |
intransitive verb (past and past participle romped, present participle romp·ing, 3rd person present singular romps) |
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1. play boisterously: to run around or play in a boisterous way
  kids romping in the playground
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2. run easily: to run or move forward easily and smoothly
The horse romped toward the finishing line.
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3. make easy progress: to progress swiftly and effortlessly
romped through her final exam
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4. win with ease: to win a contest easily
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informal
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Their team just romped all over us.
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noun (plural romps) |
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1. boisterous activity: boisterous or playful activity
The dogs had a romp in the park.
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2. lighthearted work: a book, play, or movie that is lighthearted and lively as opposed to serious or weighty
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informal
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The novel is an exhilarating romp through the pages of recent history.
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3. casual sex: a casual or lighthearted sexual encounter
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informal
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4. easy victory: a victory that is remarkably or unexpectedly easy
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informal
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5. easy pace: an easy smooth pace
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| [Early 18th century. Origin ?] |
