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foolery vs romp

romp vs foolery

foolery and romp both are nouns.

foolery is not a verb while romp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foolery Yes No No No
romp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, romp is a hypernym of foolery; that is, romp is a word with a broader meaning than foolery:
  • foolery: foolish or senseless behavior
  • romp: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Other hypernyms of foolery include caper, frolic, gambol, play.
foolery (noun) romp (noun)
foolish or senseless behavior gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
an easy victory
a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
foolery (verb) romp (verb)
win easily
play boisterously
run easily and fairly fast
Difference between foolery and romp

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