romping

romp

 (rŏmp)

intr.v. romped, romp·ing, romps

1. To play or frolic boisterously.

2. To run or advance in a rapid or easy manner.

3. Slang To win a race or game easily.

n.

1.

a. Lively, merry play; frolic.

b. Lively or frolicsome play that encompasses lovemaking.

2. One, especially a girl, that sports and frolics.

3. A rapid or easy pace.

4. Slang An easy win.

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[Alteration of ramp.]

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Translations

romping

adj, rompingly

adv, rompish

adj, rompishly

adv (= lively and boisterous) → ausgelassen, wild

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