AskDefine | Define horseplay

Dictionary Definition

horseplay n : rowdy or boisterous play

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English

Etymology

A compound of , possibly from observation of boisterous horses playing.

Noun

  1. Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.

Verb

  1. To engage in horseplay.

Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words

badness, banter, buffoonery, clownishness, discourtesy, disorder, disorderliness, disorderly conduct, disruption, disruptiveness, foolery, fooling, frowned-upon behavior, harlequinade, hooliganism, impropriety, misbehavior, misconduct, misdemeanor, misdoing, monkeyshines, naughtiness, nonsanctioned behavior, roughhouse, rowdiness, rowdyism, ruffianism, shenanigans, tomfoolery, vandalism, venial sin, vice, wrongdoing
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