stomp

[ stomp ]

verb (used with object)

1. stamp ( defs 1, 2, 3 ).

verb (used without object)

1. stamp ( defs 11, 12 ).
2. to dance the stomp.

noun

1. stamp ( def 14 ).
2. a jazz composition, especially in early jazz, marked by a driving rhythm and a fast tempo.
3. a dance to this music, usually marked by heavy stamping of the feet.

stomp

/ stɒmp /

verb

1. informal.
   to tread or stamp heavily

noun

1. a rhythmic stamping jazz dance

Other Words From

• stomper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomp¹

First recorded in 1820–30; variant of stamp

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomp¹

variant of stamp

Example Sentences

“And no matter how much they stomp on us, we’ll rise more brilliant than ever before. Here’s to all of us, so let’s f— party!”

From Los Angeles Times

Harris's ideal is a society where people who disagree can come together to discuss their differences, rather than stomp out those who might challenge your opinions.

From Salon

But Hagar’s macho vocals and generic pop-rock songs couldn’t summon the Sherman-tank stomp of the Roth incarnation.

From Los Angeles Times

We only have three weeks left before we know who prevails: the pink pony girls or the fascists who want to stomp them out.

From Salon

If they can, then it may well be akin to the teacher grabbing the spoiled kid before he’s able to re-enter the classroom and stomp the Lego village into garbage.

From Salon