Stomp
/stɑːmp/
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Definition
Stomp means to walk or step down with a lot of force, making a loud noise. People often stomp when they are angry, excited, or want to get attention. As a noun, stomp is the heavy step or sound made by this action.
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To step forcefully and loudly
- •She stomped her feet to keep warm in the cold.
- •The children stomped on the leaves during their walk.
- •He stomped angrily out of the room.
The heavy step or sound made by stomping
- •We heard the stomp of boots coming down the hall.
- •The loud stomp scared the cat.
- •The dance included a strong stomp on the floor.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of 'stomp' like 'step,' but much louder and heavier—like when you want to make noise or show strong feeling
- ✓Picture someone walking in boots on a wooden floor, each step making a loud 'thump' sound
- ✓It's the feeling when you're angry or excited and you hit the ground hard with your foot
- ✓Sounds like 'stomp' → imagine a big foot hitting the ground with a 'stomp' sound like a drumbeat
- ✓Think of the story of the 'Big Bad Wolf' stomping loudly to scare the houses in fairy tales
- ✓NOT like 'walk' (quiet and soft), 'stomp' is loud and heavy
- ✓NOT like 'run' (fast movement), 'stomp' can be slow but forceful
- ✓NOT like 'tap' (light, small sound), 'stomp' is strong and makes a big noise
Try Other Words
- •Stamp: to bring down the foot heavily (Use when emphasizing the action of pressing down hard, often repeatedly)
- •Tramp: to walk with heavy steps (Use when talking about walking over a long distance or over rough ground)
- •March: to walk with regular, strong steps (Use when talking about organized walking, like soldiers or groups)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: (no clear prefix or suffix, root word 'stomp')
- •Etymology: Originates from Middle English 'stompen,' meaning to strike or crush with the foot
- •Historical development: Used since the 1500s to describe heavy foot movements, often to show anger or make noise
- •Modern usage: Commonly used to describe heavy walking sounds, dance moves, or showing strong feelings by foot movement
Reflect & Connect
•When have you seen someone stomp their feet? What were they feeling or trying to show?
•How does stomping change the way people notice your presence compared to normal walking?
Fill in the blanks
1.People often stomp their feet when they feel ___ or want to show ___.
2.The loud stomp on the floor made everyone ___ and look toward the door.
3.Unlike a quiet step, a stomp is ___ and ___.
4.In some dances, a strong stomp is used to ___ the rhythm or beat.
5.When someone stomps angrily, it usually means they are ___ about something.
6.You might hear a stomp ___ when someone is walking in heavy boots.
7.Stomping can be used to ___ attention or express strong emotions.