Horseplay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Horseplay is a noun meaning Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.
Meaning
Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To engage in horseplay.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: play fight
After a little horseplay and floating around, April said "Look over there, it's our skinny dipper." […]
[S]he arose at seven o'clock and spent the first hour preparing pancakes while Al and Albert horseplayed.
Word Forms
- horse-play
- horseplays
- horseplaying
- horseplayed
Synonyms for horseplay
Depending on context, synonyms include roughhousing, roughhouse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rough-and-tumble, overreach, play, punishment, manhandling, brawling.
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