Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗Someone who romps; especially, a girl or young woman who indulges in boisterous play; a tomboy. · A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit. · An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment. · A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously. · (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress. · To make progress or win easily. · To move with little effort relatively quickly.
Probably a variant of ramp.
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