Horseplay

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /hɔːrspleɪ/

Definitions of horseplay

noun rough or boisterous play or pranks

Example Sentences

A1 Children should avoid horseplay in the classroom.

A2 The teacher warned the students about engaging in horseplay during recess.

B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay in the workplace.

B2 The supervisor reprimanded the employees for their horseplay in the break room.

C1 Despite their age, the group of adults still engaged in horseplay at the party.

C2 The CEO was not amused by the horseplay exhibited by the executives during the important meeting.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 Children should not horseplay in the classroom.

A2 The students were warned not to horseplay during recess.

B1 It's important to establish rules to prevent horseplay in the workplace.

B2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay on the factory floor.

C1 The team captain reprimanded the players for engaging in horseplay during practice.

C2 The CEO implemented strict measures to eliminate horseplay in the office environment.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 The children were warned not to engage in horseplay near the pool.

A2 The teacher reprimanded the students for their horseplay during class.

B1 The workplace has a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay to ensure safety.

B2 The company implemented new rules to prevent any horseplay in the office.

C1 The supervisor noticed some horseplay among the employees and addressed it immediately.

C2 The CEO was not amused by the horseplay happening at the corporate event and made it clear it was unacceptable.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 Children should not engage in horseplay near the pool.

A2 The teacher told the students to stop their horseplay and focus on the lesson.

B1 Although the coworkers were friends, they knew not to engage in horseplay in the office.

B2 The company had a strict policy against horseplay in the workplace.

C1 The CEO reprimanded the employees for their horseplay during an important meeting.

C2 The consequences of engaging in horseplay at work could result in disciplinary action.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like horseplay because it can be dangerous.

A2 Children were warned not to engage in horseplay near the pool.

B1 The teacher had to break up the horseplay happening in the classroom.

B2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay in the workplace.

C1 The school implemented new rules to prevent horseplay during recess.

C2 The manager reprimanded the employees for engaging in horseplay during work hours.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 Children should not engage in horseplay near the swimming pool.

A2 The teacher warned the students about the dangers of horseplay in the classroom.

B1 The company has a strict policy against horseplay in the workplace.

B2 The manager had to intervene when the employees started engaging in horseplay during work hours.

C1 Horseplay is not tolerated in professional settings and can lead to disciplinary action.

C2 The CEO emphasized the importance of maintaining a professional environment and avoiding any form of horseplay.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 Children should not engage in horseplay near the swimming pool.

A2 The teacher warned the students about the dangers of horseplay in the classroom.

B1 The company has a strict policy against horseplay in the workplace.

B2 The coach reprimanded the players for engaging in horseplay during practice.

C1 The CEO implemented a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay in the office.

C2 Despite being adults, the group of friends still enjoyed some harmless horseplay during their weekend getaway.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Horseplay! Be careful not to run in the hallway.

A2 Horseplay! Stop pushing each other and sit down.

B1 Horseplay! We need to focus on the task at hand.

B2 Horseplay! This is a serious meeting, please behave professionally.

C1 Horseplay! I will not tolerate any disruptive behavior in my classroom.

C2 Horseplay! This is a workplace, not a playground. Act accordingly.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 Children should not engage in horseplay at school.

A2 The teacher had to stop the horseplay in the classroom.

B1 Horseplay is not allowed in the workplace due to safety concerns.

B2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay on the factory floor.

C1 The CEO addressed the issue of horseplay among employees during the staff meeting.

C2 The HR department implemented new guidelines to prevent horseplay in the office.

Examples of horseplay in a Sentence

formal The school has a zero-tolerance policy for horseplay in the hallways.

informal Stop with the horseplay and focus on the task at hand.

slang The boys were engaging in some serious horseplay at the park.

figurative Their argument turned into a verbal horseplay with no one willing to back down.

Grammatical Forms of horseplay

past tense

horseplayed

plural

horseplays

comparative

more horseplay

superlative

most horseplay

present tense

horseplay

future tense

will horseplay

perfect tense

have horseplayed

continuous tense

is horseplaying

singular

horseplay

positive degree

horseplay

infinitive

to horseplay

gerund

horseplaying

participle

horseplayed

Origin and Evolution of horseplay

First Known Use: 1555 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'horseplay' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'hors plei', which referred to rough or boisterous play resembling the behavior of horses.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'horseplay' has come to specifically describe rough or rowdy behavior often seen in playful or joking interactions among individuals, rather than literal horse-like behavior. The term has evolved to connote mischievous or unruly behavior that is not meant to cause harm but can be disruptive or annoying.