noun
Meaning 1
Someone who romps or frolics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
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Standard Lemma guide
romper
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɹɒmpə/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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General-American: /ˈɹɑmpɚ/
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rhymes with -ɒmpə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
A ship that has moved far ahead of a convoy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Meaning 3
A onesie.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 4
To abduct (a victim) to a room where they are tortured and murdered; associated with the Ulster Defence Association.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, historical, transitive
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noun
Meaning 5
a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: romper suit
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: garment
noun
Meaning 6
a person who romps or frolics
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
Etymology
From romp + -er.
Ellipsis of romper suit.
From romper room.