romp

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|US}} (Often used with ''down'') To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
3. To make progress or win easily.
4. {{q|with adverb}} To move with little effort relatively quickly.
5. {{lb|en|slang|chiefly|newspapers}} To engage in [[playful]] or [[illicit]] sex.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|archaic}} Someone who romps; especially, a [[girl]] or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a [[tomboy]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. A period of [[boisterous]] play, a [[frolic]]; now especially, a bout of [[sexual]] activity, especially when [[illicit]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
3. An [[enjoyable]], fast-paced but essentially [[inconsequential]] [[film]], [[play]], or other piece of entertainment. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|chiefly|sport}} A decisive [[victory]]; a [[game]], [[match]] etc. which is won easily. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|collective}} A group of otters.

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