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- [romp]
- /rɒmp/
- /rɒmp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [romp]
- /rɒmp/
Definitions of romp word
- verb without object romp to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner. 1
- verb without object romp to run or go rapidly and without effort, as in racing. 1
- verb without object romp to win easily. 1
- noun romp a lively or boisterous frolic. 1
- noun romp a person who romps. 1
- noun romp a quick or effortless pace: The work was easy, and he went through it in a romp. 1
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Origin of romp
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; perhaps variant of ramp1 (v.); compare obsolete ramp rough woman, literally, one who ramps
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Parts of speech for Romp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
romp popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
romp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for romp
noun romp
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
- brannigan — a noisy quarrel
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
verb romp
- blow the lid off — a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening, usually at the top, of a pot, jar, trunk, etc.; a movable cover.
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- caracole — a half turn to the right or left
- cavort — When people cavort, they leap about in a noisy and excited way.
- comminute — to break (a bone) into several small fragments
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