romp

Universal Words verb, noun verb [V] [usually +adv./prep.] to play in a happy and noisy way: kids romping around in the snow * Two fox cubs romped playfully on the river bank. IDIOMS romp home / to victory to easily win a race or competition: Their horse romped home in the 2 o'clock race. * The Dutch team romped to a 51 victory over Napoli. PHRASALVERBS romp away / ahead (BrE, informal) to increase, make progress or win quickly and easily: Davis romped away to win the championship. * Share prices continue to romp ahead. romp through (sth) (BrE, informal) to do sth easily and quickly: She romped through the exam questions. noun (often used in newspapers) (informal) 1 [C] an enjoyable sexual experience that is not serious: politicians involved in sex romps with call-girls 2 [C] an amusing book, play or film/movie that is full of action or adventure: His latest film is an enjoyable romp. 3 [sing.] an easy victory in a sports competition: They won in a 51 romp.