Main Entry:

¹tamp

Pronunciation:

\ˈtamp\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

probably back-formation from obsolete tampion, tampin plug, from Middle English, from Middle French tapon, tampon, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German zapho tap — more at tap

Date:

1834

1 : to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows <tamp wet concrete> 2 : to put a check on : reduce, lessen <tamp down rumors>

— tamp·er noun