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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A room for play and parties.
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- noun a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
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yarb commented on the word rumpus room
What exactly is a rumpus room? A kids' playroom?
August 30, 2008
reesetee commented on the word rumpus room
That's how I've always heard it used. Also "rec (for recreation) room."
August 30, 2008
bilby commented on the word rumpus room
Come across this quite often in Australia, even in official real estate blurbs.
August 30, 2008
crunchysaviour commented on the word rumpus room
2002 film starring Jodie Foster. Three men break into Foster's house, whereupon all become locked in aforementioned room. There is some rough and tumble. Hilarity ensues.
August 30, 2008