What does horseplay mean?
Definitions for horseplay
ˈhɔrsˌpleɪhorse·play
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Princeton's WordNet
horseplaynoun
rowdy or boisterous play
Wiktionary
horseplaynoun
Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.
horseplayverb
To engage in horseplay.
Etymology: A compound of, possibly from observation of boisterous horses playing.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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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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
Horseplaynoun
rude, boisterous play
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of horseplay in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of horseplay in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of horseplay in a Sentence
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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