horseplay

noun

horse·play ˈhȯrs-ˌplā

: rough or boisterous play

Examples of horseplay in a Sentence

The lamp got broken when the kids were engaging in a little horseplay. when he saw us spraying each other with the hose instead of washing the car, Dad yelled, “Cut out the horseplay!”

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On my gondola, however, horseplay is not only encouraged, it is required. —

Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024 Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in ‘horseplay’ and acted recklessly on ‘Rust’ set. —

Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 Both were loud, laughing presences in the locker room and deeply involved in much of its horseplay. —

Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024 The earlier incidents involved horseplay and fighting. —

Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for horseplay