verb
Uncommon
stomp
stomp
Stomp (verb) means to step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger. Example: “She stomped out of the room after the argument.”
verb
1
To step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger.
"She stomped out of the room after the argument."
"He stomped his feet to warm them up in the cold."
2
To decisively defeat someone or something.
"The home team stomped their rivals 6-0."
noun
1
A heavy, deliberate footstep.
"You could hear his stomp coming down the hallway."
How to use stomp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo step or walk heavily, often angrily — or, informally, to beat someone decisively.
When to use it
"Stomp" meaning "to defeat" is informal/slang.
Common pairings
stomp off
stomp your feet
stomp the competition
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Word forms
- Plural
- stomps
- Third person singular
- stomps
- Past tense
- stomped
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Etymology
A variant of "stamp," first recorded in the early 1800s.
Class of 1800
stomp joined the language around 1800.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for stomp
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What does “stomp” mean?
The word “stomp” means to step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger. In plain terms, to step or walk heavily, often angrily — or, informally, to beat someone decisively.
How do you pronounce “stomp”?
“Stomp” is pronounced stomp (/stɑmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “stomp” in a sentence?
Here is “stomp” used in a sentence: “She stomped out of the room after the argument.”
What part of speech is “stomp”?
Depending on how it is used, “stomp” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “stomp” come from?
The word “stomp” dates back to around 1800. A variant of "stamp," first recorded in the early 1800s.
Is “stomp” a common word?
“Stomp” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stomp” have?
“Stomp” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger.
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