romp

Etymology

Probably a variant of ramp.

verb

  1. (intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
    When the kids're allowed to romp in the bedroom, they break something.
  2. (transitive, US) (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
    If I romp down on the gas, it'll do sixty in six seconds.
    Coach Smith had to romp on 'em to get 'em out of a losing streak.
  3. To win easily.
    England romped to an easy win over Australia.
    Ronald Koeman collected that prize in the run-up to this game, and then watched his team romp to their biggest victory for nearly a century, inflicting a defeat that Sunderland will struggle to forget. 18 October 2014, Paul Doyle, “Southampton hammer eight past hapless Sunderland in barmy encounter”, in The Guardian
  4. (with adverb) To move with little effort relatively quickly.
    We romped along with the wind astern.
    From Crewe, of course, the ten-coach load of 347/370 tons was a laughably easy proposition for the two engines, between them in effect making up Class "11" power, and they fairly romped away with the train. 1959 October, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 477
  5. (slang) To engage in playful or boisterous sex.

noun

  1. (now archaic) Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy.
  2. A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
    Sex romp at Windsor castle (headline in The Sun)
  3. An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
  4. (chiefly sports) A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.

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