romp
gb/ɹˈɑmp/ us/ɹˈɑmp/
B2
English
hancúrozik, hancúrozás, simán nyer, könnyedén végigcsinál, könnyed szórakozás, szexkaland, alkalmi együttlét
VERB
B2
1
hancúrozik
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] romps (around/about) [place] / [someone] romps with [someone]
The kids romped around the yard until it got dark.
A gyerekek önfeledten hancúroztak az udvaron, amíg be nem sötétedett.
The puppies romped in the grass, chasing each other in circles.
A kölyökkutyák a fűben hancúroztak, körbe-körbe kergetve egymást.
We let the dog off the leash so she could romp on the beach.
Learner examples
The children romped in the park.
A gyerekek a parkban hancúroztak.
The dog romped around the garden.
A kutya a kertben hancúrozott.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it for calm play; it suggests lots of movement and energy.
Meaning
play noisily and energetically
Collocations
romp around
|romp about
|romp in the garden
|romp in the snow
|romp with friends
|romp with the dog
|romping children
|romping puppies
|romp and play
|romp happily
Synonyms
frolic (Often a bit more poetic or playful.)
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scamper (Emphasizes quick, light running.)
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play (More general; not necessarily noisy or energetic.)
Antonyms
sit still (No active movement or play.)
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behave (Suggests being quiet and controlled rather than boisterous.)
Themes
daily_life
|children
|animals
|leisure
Definition
to run and play in a happy, noisy way
To play or run about in a lively, carefree way, especially of children or animals.
NOUN
B2
2
hancúrozás
B2
Usage pattern:
a romp (around/about) [place] / a romp with [someone]
After lunch, the toddlers had a romp in the playground.
Ebéd után a totyogók hancúroztak egyet a játszótéren.
The dog came back muddy from a romp in the fields.
A kutya sárosan jött vissza, miután hancúrozott egyet a mezőn.
We went for a romp in the surf before dinner.
Learner examples
Let’s have a romp outside.
Menjünk ki egy kicsit hancúrozni.
The puppies had a romp in the yard.
A kölyökkutyák hancúroztak egyet az udvaron.
Meaning
a period of energetic play
Collocations
have a romp
|a good romp
|a quick romp
|a playful romp
|a romp in the park
|a romp in the woods
|a romp on the beach
|after a romp
|an energetic romp
Synonyms
frolic (Slightly more literary; similar meaning.)
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playtime (More general and often used with children.)
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runaround (Emphasizes running about; often informal.)
Antonyms
rest (Time spent relaxing instead of active play.)
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quiet time (Time spent calmly, without energetic movement.)
Themes
daily_life
|children
|leisure
|animals
Definition
a time when someone plays and runs around a lot
A short time of lively, active play or movement.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
3
simán nyer
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] romps to [a win/victory/title] / [someone] romps home
The home team romped to a 4–0 victory.
A hazai csapat simán nyert 4–0-ra.
She romped to the title, winning every match in straight sets.
Minden meccsét játszmaveszteség nélkül megnyerve simán megszerezte a címet.
They romped home in first place.
Learner examples
Our team romped to victory.
A csapatunk simán győzött.
She romped home in first place.
Könnyedén ért be elsőként.
Common mistake:
This use is common in sports writing; it can sound odd in very formal contexts.
Meaning
win easily by a large margin
Collocations
romp to victory
|romp to a win
|romp to the title
|romp home
|romp into the final
|romp past (an opponent)
|romp to an easy win
Synonyms
cruise (Common in sports; emphasizes ease.)
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stroll (Figurative; suggests almost no effort.)
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breeze (Often used with 'through' or 'to' to stress ease.)
Antonyms
struggle (Win or succeed only with difficulty.)
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scrape (Win only narrowly and with difficulty (often 'scrape by').)
Themes
sports
|competition
|news
Definition
to win very easily
To win very easily, without serious competition or difficulty.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] romps through [something]
He romped through the quiz and finished early.
Játszi könnyedséggel végigcsinálta a kvízt, és hamar befejezte.
She romped through the first draft in a single weekend.
Egyetlen hétvége alatt könnyedén végigírta az első vázlatot.
We romped through the paperwork once we had the right forms.
Learner examples
I romped through the test.
Simán végigcsináltam a tesztet.
She romped through the book.
Gyorsan és könnyedén végigolvasta a könyvet.
Meaning
do something quickly and easily
Collocations
romp through an exam
|romp through a book
|romp through the first half
|romp through the tasks
|romp through the paperwork
|romp through the questions
Synonyms
breeze through (Very common; strongly implies ease.)
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sail through (Suggests smooth progress with no problems.)
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knock out (Informal; emphasizes getting it done quickly.)
Antonyms
slog through (Work through something slowly and with difficulty.)
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labor over (Spend a lot of effort on something hard.)
Themes
education
|work
|daily_life
Definition
to finish something very easily and fast
To complete or get through something quickly and with little effort.
NOUN
C1
5
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] romp
The movie is a cheerful romp with great music.
A film egy vidám, könnyed szórakozás remek zenével.
It’s a romantic romp set on the French coast.
Ez egy romantikus, könnyed szórakozás, amely a francia tengerparton játszódik.
The novel is a fast, funny romp through celebrity culture.
Learner examples
The film is a fun romp.
A film könnyed, szórakoztató darab.
It’s a romantic romp.
Ez egy romantikus, könnyed szórakozás.
Meaning
light, fun entertainment
Collocations
a comic romp
|a romantic romp
|a lighthearted romp
|a breezy romp
|a fun romp
|a summer romp
Synonyms
caper (Often involves humorous action or adventure.)
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light comedy (More descriptive; less idiomatic than 'romp'.)
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farce (Usually more exaggerated and chaotic than a typical 'romp'.)
Antonyms
drama (More serious and emotionally weighty.)
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tragedy (Serious and unhappy in tone or outcome.)
Themes
arts
|media
|entertainment
Definition
a fun story or show that is not serious
A light, amusing film, book, play, or event that is meant to be fun rather than serious.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
6
szexkaland
C1
Usage pattern:
a romp (with [someone])
The tabloids hinted at a holiday romp with a colleague.
A bulvárlapok arra célozgattak, hogy a nyaraláson volt egy szexkalandja egy kollégájával.
They joked about a quick romp before heading out to dinner.
Viccelődtek egy gyors együttléten, mielőtt elindultak vacsorázni.
Common mistake:
This meaning is informal and can sound suggestive; avoid it in formal or polite situations.
Meaning
a brief casual sexual encounter
Collocations
a quick romp
|a secret romp
|a holiday romp
|a late-night romp
Synonyms
hookup (More direct and common in modern speech.)
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fling (Often longer than a single encounter.)
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one-night stand (Usually refers specifically to sex with someone once.)
Antonyms
relationship (A more serious, ongoing romantic connection.)
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commitment (Emphasizes seriousness and long-term intention.)
Themes
relationships
|sex
Definition
a short, casual sexual experience
A short, casual sexual encounter, often described as fun rather than serious.
Grammar
Dictionary form
romp
IPA
GB/ɹˈɑmp/
US/ɹˈɑmp/
Syllables & stress
romp (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (romp)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: romp
- Plural: romps
Verb
- Base: romp
- 3rd Person Singular: romps
- Present Participle: romping
- Past: romped
Expressions
romp around
1/ɹˈɑmp ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
play and move about energetically
to play and run in a place with lots of energy
Examples
- The children romped around the living room while we packed.
- Let the dogs romp around in the yard for a bit.
- We watched the lambs romp around in the field.
Learner examples
- The kids romped around outside.
romp home
1/ɹˈɑmp hˈoʊm/
phrasal verb
informal
win easily
to win very easily
Examples
- The favorite romped home in the final stretch.
- Their candidate romped home with a huge majority.
- She romped home in first place, well ahead of the rest.
Learner examples
- Our team romped home.
romp in the hay
1/ɹˈɑmp ˈɪn ðə hˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
a sexual encounter
a funny way to say “have sex”
Examples
- The gossip column hinted at a secret romp in the hay.
- The film uses the phrase as a joke about the couple’s relationship.
romp it up
1/ɹˈɑmp ˈɪt ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
informal
have a lively time
to have a lot of fun in a lively way
Examples
- They romped it up at the after-party until dawn.
- The cast romps it up in a series of silly scenes.
- We decided to romp it up for once and book a fancy hotel.