Stomping: meaning, definitions and examples

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stomping

[ ˈstɒmpɪŋ ]

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dance

A dance move that involves stamping the feet heavily and noisily.

Synonyms

pound, stamp, trample

Examples of usage

The dancers performed an energetic stomping routine.
She added some stomping to her dance routine for extra impact.

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anger

To tread or trample heavily or noisily.

Synonyms

pound, stamp, trample

Examples of usage

He was stomping around the room in frustration.
The angry child stomped his feet in protest.

Translations

Translations of the word "stomping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pisoteando

🇮🇳 दबाना

🇩🇪 stampfen

🇮🇩 menginjak-injak

🇺🇦 тупотіння

🇵🇱 tupanie

🇯🇵 踏み鳴らす (ふみならす)

🇫🇷 piétinement

🇪🇸 pisoteo

🇹🇷 ezmek

🇰🇷 밟기 (balpgi)

🇸🇦 دوس

🇨🇿 dupat

🇸🇰 dupanie

🇨🇳 踩踏 (cǎità)

🇸🇮 tacanje

🇮🇸 traðka

🇰🇿 таптау

🇬🇪 დაბიჯება (dabijeba)

🇦🇿 tapdalamaq

🇲🇽 pisoteo

Word origin

The word 'stomping' originates from the Middle English word 'stampen' which means to trample or stamp. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both the action of forcefully stamping one's feet and a dance move that involves heavy foot movements. The term is often associated with energetic and rhythmic movements, particularly in dance routines or as an expression of frustration or anger.