Antonyms for romp

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : romp

Phonetic Transcription : rɒmp

Definition of romp

Origin : 1709, "to play, sport, frolic;" 1734, "piece of lively play;" perhaps a variant of ramp (v.); but cf. romp (n.). Meaning "to win (a contest) with great ease" first attested 1888. Related: Romped; romping.

noun fun; caper
verb have fun, enjoy oneself

Example sentences :

There is nothing like giving a romp credit for a little boldness.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Is it possible that you are nothing but a romp—nothing but a vulgar tomboy?
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Bennett joined him at the piano, and the two began to romp like schoolboys.
Extract from : « A Day with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy » by George Sampson

Why, Morton or Johnson, the Oxford fliers, could romp round him.
Extract from : « The Return of Sherlock Holmes » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Of course I wanted her, and so frequently my work gave place to a romp with her.
Extract from : « A Daughter of the Middle Border » by Hamlin Garland

On the other hand, the instinct to romp and play is less permanent.
Extract from : « The Mind and Its Education » by George Herbert Betts

Even then, however, Canterbury continued to romp and enjoy herself.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Scarcely had the Romp dropped her anchor than Adair came on board.
Extract from : « The Three Commanders » by W.H.G. Kingston

The Romp was nearing the southern shore; again she came about.
Extract from : « The Three Commanders » by W.H.G. Kingston

The startled Children ceased their romp and dared not move a limb.
Extract from : « The Blue Bird for Children » by Georgette Leblanc

Synonyms for romp

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