romp
verb · nounA1Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Động từ
verb- 1.
(intransitive)To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
sport (formal)
When the kids're allowed to romp in the bedroom, they break something.
- 2.
(US, transitive)(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 make progress or win easily.
I romped through my finals.
England romped to an easy win over Australia.
- 4.
(with adverb) To move with little effort relatively quickly.
We romped along with the wind astern.
- 5.
(slang)(slang, chiefly newspapers) To engage in playful or illicit sex.
Danh từ
noun- 1.
(archaic)(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.
- 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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Nguồn gốc từ
Probably a variant of ramp.