romp

[ romp ]

verb (used without object)

1. to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.

   Synonyms: gambol

2. to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing.
3. to win easily.

noun

1. a lively or boisterous frolic.

   Synonyms: gambol

2. a person who romps.
3. a quick or effortless pace:

   The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp.

4. an effortless victory.

romp

/ rɒmp /

verb

1. to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully
2. romp home
   romp homeromp in to win a race easily

noun

1. a noisy or boisterous game or prank
2. an instance of sexual activity between two or more people that is entered into light-heartedly and without emotional commitment

   naked sex romps

3. archaic.
   Also calledromper a playful or boisterous child, esp a girl
4. an easy victory

Derived Forms

• ˈrompish, adjective

Other Words From

• romping·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of romp¹

1700–10; perhaps variant of ramp ¹ (v.); compare obsolete ramp rough woman, literally, one who ramps

Word History and Origins

Origin of romp¹

C18: probably variant of ramp , from Old French ramper to crawl, climb

Example Sentences

Chip fabrication is not an easy subject to write about, but in Clive’s hands it’s a romp.

From MIT Technology Review

It’s a light-hearted romp through the history of sex—weird medical tales, bizarre evolutionary insights, heaps of cultural myth-busting, and everything you never knew you needed to know about herpes.

From Popular-Science

We reached the top of our final climb and prepared to descend the Sunnyside Trail, a red-rock romp with technical drops and what my kids call “tater patches,” or rocky sections that demand concentration and a healthy amount of speed.

From Washington Post

Stansbury won by 24, narrowly carrying Moores's district on a romp through Albuquerque and its suburbs.

From Washington Post

Keep up the fun things you did during shutdownsIf you’ve been taking your dog on longer, more frequent romps in the past few months, you’re not alone.

From Popular-Science

His debut novel, Echo of the Boom, is a dystopian romp with Pynchonesque ambitions.

From The Daily Beast

The quick-cut trailer suggests a soft-core romp with dramatic intrigue and wry one-liners.

From The Daily Beast

Come for the exploration of narrative form—stay for the hilarious romp.

From The Daily Beast

Though consistently surprising, fast-paced and nearly always funny, Raw is more than just a lively romp.

From The Daily Beast

The novelist Kevin Baker is back with a meaty, sweaty romp through 1940s and 50s New York.

From The Daily Beast

Finally the great open court of the Louvre is reached—here a halt is made and a general romp occurs.

From Project Gutenberg

A romp with the children is not lost; but, on the other hand, is a benefit for both parent and child.

From Project Gutenberg

She turned toward the boy, and in a cool voice commanded him not to romp so hard over the rough ground.

From Project Gutenberg

She enjoyed their chatter and a romp with them now and again.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt that he had foolishly induced her to forget herself so far as to indulge in a wild romp and thus injure her ankle.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cavort
• frolic
• gambol
• prance