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romp (v.)

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

romp (n.)

1734, "piece of lively play," from romp (v.). From 1706 as "a wanton girl" (probably a variant of ramp (n.2)).

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Definitions of romp from WordNet
1
romp (v.)
play boisterously;
The toddlers romped in the playroom
Synonyms: frolic / lark / rollick / skylark / disport / sport / cavort / gambol / frisk / run around / lark about
romp (v.)
run easily and fairly fast;
romp (v.)
win easily;
romp a race
2
romp (n.)
an easy victory;
Synonyms: runaway / blowout / laugher / shoo-in / walkaway
romp (n.)
a girl who behaves in a boyish manner;
Synonyms: tomboy / hoyden
romp (n.)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement;
Synonyms: play / frolic / gambol / caper
From wordnet.princeton.edu