Romping: meaning, definitions and examples
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romping
[ หrษmpษชล ]
playfully energetic
To romp means to play or proceed in a lively, energetic, or boisterous manner. It often describes children or animals that are playing about in a carefree and joyful way. The term conveys a sense of exuberance and fun, frequently associated with physically active behaviors. Romping can occur in various settings, from backyards to parks, and it's a common activity among animals and young children.
Synonyms
cavort, frolic, gallivant, lark, play.
Examples of usage
- The kids were romping in the backyard.
- The puppies were romping around the garden.
- She loves to romp through the fields during autumn.
Translations
Translations of the word "romping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brincando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tollen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bermain
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ bawiฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใถ
๐ซ๐ท s'amuser
๐ช๐ธ jugar
๐น๐ท oynamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ hrรกt si
๐ธ๐ฐ hraลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉ่
๐ธ๐ฎ igrati se
๐ฎ๐ธ leika sรฉr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oynamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ jugar
Etymology
The word 'romp' originated in the mid-19th century, deriving from the British dialect. It is believed to be a combination of the word 'ramp', which means to frolic or to play in a rough manner, and the suffix '-p', which was often used to give a playful connotation to words. The playful nature of the term aligns well with its meanings, implying movements that are lively and often unrestrained. As a result, 'romp' became commonly used to describe carefree playing, especially among children and animals. Over the decades, the word maintained its essence of joyful exuberance and developed various derivatives and forms, including the adjective 'romping', which captures the essence of such spirited activity.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,877 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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