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romping

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romp  (rmp)
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.
[Alteration of ramp.]
Translations
romping
adj, rompingly
adv, rompish
adj, rompishly
adv (= lively and boisterous) → ausgelassen, wild
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