Difference between Romp and Caper

What is the difference between Romp and Caper?

Romp as a verb is to play about roughly, energetically or boisterously. while Caper as a verb is to leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.

Romp

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously. (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress. To win easily. To engage in playful or boisterous sex.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A period of boisterous play, a frolic. A bout of playful or boisterous sex.

Caper

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.A vessel formerly used by the Dutch; privateer.The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.A plant of the genus Capparis, also called caper bush, caper tree.A crime, especially theft, or a narrative about such a crime.the capercaillie.

We hope you now know whether to use Romp or Caper in your sentence.

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