Stomp: meaning, definitions and examples

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stomp

[ stɒmp ]

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dance

To dance by making heavy, noisy steps with one's feet.

Synonyms

stamp, trample, tread

Examples of usage

The dancers stomped their feet to the beat of the music.
She stomped around the dance floor with energy and enthusiasm.

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anger

To forcefully and angrily put one's foot down on the ground.

Synonyms

crush, pound, pummel

Examples of usage

He stomped his foot in frustration when he didn't get his way.
The child stomped out of the room in a temper tantrum.

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sound

A heavy, noisy step or movement.

Synonyms

clang, clomp, thud

Examples of usage

The loud stomp of his boots echoed in the hallway.
She could hear the stomps of the dancers above her.

Translations

Translations of the word "stomp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pisar

🇮🇳 पैर पटकना

🇩🇪 stampfen

🇮🇩 menginjak

🇺🇦 тупотіти

🇵🇱 tupać

🇯🇵 踏みつける (ふみつける)

🇫🇷 piétiner

🇪🇸 pisar fuerte

🇹🇷 tepinmek

🇰🇷 밟다 (balbda)

🇸🇦 داس

🇨🇿 dupat

🇸🇰 dupať

🇨🇳 踩 (cǎi)

🇸🇮 stopati

🇮🇸 stappa

🇰🇿 таптау

🇬🇪 დაბიჯება

🇦🇿 tapdalamaq

🇲🇽 pisar fuerte

Word origin

The word 'stomp' originated from the Middle English word 'stompen', which meant to 'trample or crush with the foot'. It has roots in Old French and is related to the word 'stamp'. Over time, 'stomp' evolved to also denote a heavy and noisy movement or step. The word has been used in various contexts, from dance to expressing frustration or anger.