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meow
February 16th, 2002, 02:55
I thought a "romp" was a boyish girl. But that description doesn't fit the actors in this story.

(I really want to know what "romp" means.)

http://www.nydailynews.com/2002-02-13/News_and_Views/City_Beat/a-141259.asp
Jan
February 16th, 2002, 02:59
Originally posted by meow
(I really want to know what "romp" means.)

The story describes romp adequately :o
Blank Verse
February 16th, 2002, 03:03
I didn't even need to read the story, i could tell from the title.
meow
February 16th, 2002, 03:16
Oops! I guess I didn't read too good. My dictionary actually says:

Noun: romp
1. An easy victory
2. A girl who behaves in a boyish manner
3. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

Kinda missed 3. :cry2:
Jan
February 16th, 2002, 03:21
Originally posted by meow

3. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

In this case it was gay as in the generally accepted use of the word nowadays :confused2
meow
February 16th, 2002, 03:25
Yes, but that isn't the meaning of the word, right? I only knew it could mean boyish girl before.
Blank Verse
February 16th, 2002, 03:27
Actually Meow, I had never heard of your description before...
Jan
February 16th, 2002, 03:31
That's okay meow, you can ask for an explanation anytime. There is always someone who will help out ;)



How is DOS going?
meow
February 16th, 2002, 04:30
I just did. :p
It NORMALLY doesn't mean gay (homo), just merry, is that right?

It might be more British English, Blank Verse. Or an old expression. I actually learnt the tomboy meaning in school, so it must be right. :)
Jan
February 16th, 2002, 05:23
Originally posted by meow
I just did. :p
It NORMALLY doesn't mean gay (homo), just merry, is that right?

It might be more British English, Blank Verse. Or an old expression. I actually learnt the tomboy meaning in school, so it must be right. :)
Yes gay does mean merry, shame the homos had to wreck a nice word :(

Prior to the current 'romp' definition, I pictured new born lambs romping around the paddock :classic2:
meow
February 16th, 2002, 05:54
I know, but since romb can mean tomboy I was uncertain how gay gay should be here. :p
Thanks. ýk.
Jan
February 16th, 2002, 05:59
Well I am still somewhat a tomboy, but I am not gay gay :) :biggrin2:
meow
February 16th, 2002, 06:10
:whatthe:
romp - élstíltskín! :eek:
Jan
February 16th, 2002, 06:16
you crack me up! ROTFLMAO
stu
February 16th, 2002, 08:22
isn't this a romp?

(__o__)
niv
February 16th, 2002, 08:26
That's a rump.
conkermaniac
February 16th, 2002, 08:47
I thought the verb "romping" meant that you were playing around for fun.
Bruce
February 16th, 2002, 08:53
From an english dictionary...

romp
intr.v. romped, rompˇing, romps
1. To play or frolic boisterously.
2. To run or advance in a rapid or easy manner.
3. Slang. To win a race or game easily.

n.
1.
a. Lively, merry play; frolic.
b. Lively or frolicsome play that encompasses lovemaking.
2. One, especially a girl, that sports and frolics.
3. A rapid or easy pace.
4. Slang. An easy win.