rompish

[ rom-pish ]

adjective

1. given to romping; frolicsome.

Other Words From

• rompish·ly adverb
• rompish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rompish¹

First recorded in 1700–10; romp + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

The reigning belles were mostly a set of loud, rompish girls, with names that rang unfamiliarly.

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