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

James hit back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter — punctuating the second with his signature “silencer” celebration — as he stomped his feet in glee.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

“The suspect kicked the victim approximately seven times in the upper torso and in the head. Witnesses described him as also stomping on the victim’s head during that incident.”

From Los Angeles Times

He stomped on the grass at State Farm Field as the Arizona Cardinals ran the clock down.

From Los Angeles Times