stomp

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verb

ˈstämp 

ˈstȯmp

stomped; stomping; stomps

transitive verb

: stamp sense 2

intransitive verb

1

: to walk with a loud heavy step usually in anger

stomped out of the office in a fit

2

: stamp sense 2

stomped on the brakes

stomp

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noun

1

: stamp sense 4

2

: a jazz dance marked by heavy stamping

Synonyms

Verb

• barge
• clump
• flog [British]
• flounder
• galumph
• lumber
• lump
• plod
• pound
• scuff
• scuffle
• shamble
• shuffle
• slog
• slough
• stamp
• stumble
• stump
• tramp
• tromp
• trudge

Examples of stomp in a Sentence

Verb

He stomped angrily out of the room.

The fans were stomping their feet and shouting.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Then a second suspect – dressed in a hoody and gray pants – leaps into the air and stomps down hard on the victim’s head. —Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024

As the referee counted to 10, Seth Rollins stomped Reed and Strowman won the match. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Noun

Simply load the foam rocket onto the launcher, then your child can give the inflatable pad a big ol’ stomp to send the rocket high into the air. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024

Here are a few classic party games to consider: Balloon stomp Beanbag toss Freeze dance Hide-and-seek Limbo Simon says Treasure hunt Also, don't forget about the ultimate indoor party games: board games! —Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

by alteration

First Known Use

Verb

1803, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

circa 1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stomp

• stomp on
• stomp out

Kids Definition

stomp

verb

ˈstämp,

ˈstȯmp

: stamp entry 1 sense 2

stomped angrily out of the room

stomp noun

stomper noun