Stomp — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈstämp/

Meaning & Definition of Stomp

Stomp (verb)

  1. stamp
  2. to walk with a loud heavy step usually in anger
  3. stamp

Stomp (noun)

  1. stamp
  2. a jazz dance marked by heavy stamping

Stomp (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move heavily or clumsily

    "came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed"

    similar: barge, clump, flog (British), flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod, pound, scuff, scuffle, shamble, shuffle, slog, slough, stamp, stumble, stump, tramp, tromp, trudge
    related: drag, flop, haul, blunder, careen, dodder, lurch, reel, stagger, sway, teeter, totter, waddle, weave, wobble
    opposite: breeze, coast, glide, slide, waltz, whisk
    near: drift, float, hang, hover, poise, waft

  2. to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure

    "stomping the burning leaves in a vain attempt to put out the fire"

    similar: champ, stamp, tramp, trample, tromp
    related: override, run down, run over, step (on), mash, pulp, smash, squash, squelch, boot, hoof, kick

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stomp

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stomp:

British: flog
barge, clump, flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod, pound, scuff, scuffle, shamble, shuffle, slog, slough, stamp, stumble, stump, tramp, tromp, trudge, champ, trample

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stomp

Words with the opposite meaning of Stomp:

breeze, coast, glide, slide, waltz, whisk

Related Words for Stomp

drag, flop, haul, blunder, careen, dodder, lurch, reel, stagger, sway, teeter, totter, waddle, weave, wobble, override, run down, run over, step (on), mash, pulp, smash, squash, squelch, boot, hoof, kick

Near Antonyms of Stomp

drift, float, hang, hover, poise, waft

Word Forms of Stomp

Inflections: stomped, stomping, stomps

Origin & Etymology of Stomp

by alteration

First known use: 1803i

Words & Phrases Containing Stomp

stomp on, stomp out

Frequently Asked Questions about Stomp

What does "Stomp" mean?

"Stomp" means stamp. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: stamp. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stomp"?

Other words for "Stomp" include barge, clump, flog, flounder, galumph, lumber, lump and plod. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stomp" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stomp"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stomp". Common alternatives include barge, clump, flog, flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod, pound and scuff.

What is the opposite of "Stomp"?

Antonyms of "Stomp" include breeze, coast, glide, slide, waltz and whisk. Near antonyms include drift, float, hang and hover.

How do you use "Stomp" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stomp" in a sentence: "came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed"; "stomping the burning leaves in a vain attempt to put out the fire".

Is "Stomp" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stomp" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stomp"?

"Stomp" is pronounced /ˈstämp/.

What is the origin of the word "Stomp"?

"Stomp" comes from by alteration. First known use: 1803i.