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How to pronounce “romp”
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Pronunciation guide for romp
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of romp with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Getaway
I call it a "lighthearted romp through an environmental apocalypse."
- Definition summary
- (intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce romp
The Getaway
I call it a "lighthearted romp through an environmental apocalypse."
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “romp”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
- (transitive, US) (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
- To make progress or win easily.
- (with adverb) To move with little effort relatively quickly.
- (slang, chiefly newspapers) To engage in playful or illicit sex.
- [Noun]
- (now archaic) Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy. [from 17th c.]
- A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit. [from 18th c.]
- An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment. [from 19th c.]
- (chiefly sports) A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily. [from 20th c.]
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