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horseplay Definition and Meaning in English (horseplay definition)

noun
Synonyms:roughhousingskylarkingtomfoolery
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Horseplay definition: Boisterous, rough play or pranks, often involving physical contact and high spirits, which can sometimes be inappropriate or dangerous.

Definitions of Horseplay

  1. 1noun(informal)

    Boisterous, rough play or pranks, often involving physical contact and high spirits, which can sometimes be inappropriate or dangerous.

Example Sentences

school

“The teacher warned the students to stop their horseplay in the hallway.”

general

“Their horseplay often led to minor injuries, so they were separated.”

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Horseplay definition: Boisterous, rough play or pranks, often involving physical contact and high spirits, which can sometimes be inappropriate or dangerous.
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'Horseplay' translates to 'horseplay' in English. Horseplay definition: Boisterous, rough play or pranks, often involving physical contact and high spirits, which can sometimes be inappropriate or dangerous.
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