What does Horseplay mean?

Definitions for Horseplay
ˈhɔrsˌpleɪhorse·play

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. horseplaynoun

    rowdy or boisterous play

Wiktionary

  1. horseplaynoun

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

  2. horseplayverb

    To engage in horseplay.

  3. Etymology: A compound of, possibly from observation of boisterous horses playing.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Horseplaynoun

    Coarse, rough, rugged play.

    Etymology: horse and play.

    He is too much given to horseplay in his raillery, and comes to battle like a dictator from the plough. John Dryden, Fab. Preface.

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  1. horseplay

    Horseplay is rough, boisterous, or playful behavior often involving physical activity that is typically considered to be rowdy or out of control. It implies a interaction between people that can be associated with fun or merriment, but also has potential to cause harm or injury. It is usually discouraged in structured or formal settings like schools or workplaces.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Horseplaynoun

    rude, boisterous play

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Horseplay in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Horseplay in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Horseplay in a Sentence

  1. Terry Crews:

    This is how toxic masculinity permeates culture, as I shared my story, I was told over and over that this was not abuse. This was just a joke. This was just horseplay. But I can say one man’s horseplay is another man’s humiliation. And I chose to tell my story and share my experience to stand in solidarity with millions of other survivors around the world. That I know how hard it is to come forward, I know the shame associated with the assault. It happened to me.

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