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wafflestomper

noun

waf·​fle·​stomp·​er ˈwä-fəl-ˌstäm-pər How to pronounce wafflestomper (audio)
ˈwȯ-
-ˌstȯm-
: a hiking boot with a lug sole

Word History

Etymology

from the pattern left by the soles

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wafflestomper was in 1972

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“Wafflestomper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wafflestomper. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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