English · Word Candidate

rampant

/ˈɹæm.pənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.

Adjective

The Vienna riding school displays splendid rampant movement.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile.

Adjective

‘I forget your coat of arms.’ ‘A human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Rampantly.

AdverbRegister: informal

Things seem to be running rampant around here lately.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “rampant” mean?

Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended.

Is “rampant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.