Romping
['rɑmpɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Romp
(a.) Inclined to romp; indulging in romps.
Checker: Willa
Examples
- Both hail Mr. George with acclamations as an old friend and after some kissing and romping plant their stools beside him. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The door opened, and a group of little children bounded out, shouting and romping. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- In less than five minutes the children were all running about stark naked as they were born, laughing, romping, and playing with each other. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- When will you stop such romping ways? Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I must look after Grace, she is romping. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- There was a very snug little party, consisting of Maria Lobbs and her cousin Kate, and three or four romping, good-humoured, rosy-cheeked girls. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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