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Horseplay

Rude, boisterous play.

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Caper 76% connected

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

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Frolic 76% connected

Full of levity; dancing, playing, or frisking about; full of pranks; frolicsome; gay; merry.

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Gambol 76% connected

A skipping or leaping about in frolic; a hop; a sportive prank.

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Play 76% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Romp 76% connected

To play rudely and boisterously; to leap and frisk about in play.

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