ROMPING

Verb

romping

present participle of romp

Noun

romping (plural rompings)

The act of one who romps.

Source: Wiktionary


Romp"ing, a.

Definition: Inclined to romp; indulging in romps. A little romping girl from boarding school. W. Irving.

ROMP

Romp, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Romped; p. pr. & vb. n. Romping.] Etym: [A variant of ramp. See Ramp to leap, Rampallian.]

Definition: To play rudely and boisterously; to leap and frisk about in play.

Romp, n.

1. A girl who indulges in boisterous play.

2. Rude, boisterous play or frolic; rough sport. While romp-loving miss Is hauled about in gallantry robust. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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