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horseplay vs romp

romp vs horseplay

horseplay and romp both are nouns.

horseplay is not a verb while romp is a verb.

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

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