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stomp on

phrasal verb

Definition of stomp on

: to step on (something or someone) very forcefully
  • He stomped on the bug.
  • I stomped on the brakes.

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stomp play

  1. : stamp

  2. : to walk with a loud heavy step usually in anger

  3. : stamp

  1. : stamp

  2. : a jazz dance marked by heavy stamping

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