stamping
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈstæmpɪŋ// UK //stˈæmpɪŋ// stamp·ing
v. to bring your foot down hard and noisily on the ground. You might do this because you are angry or to get mud off your shoes.
v. the present participle of 'stamp'; refers to the action of bringing a foot down forcibly and noisily onto a surface. Often indicates anger, impatience, or a physical necessity to clear debris.
The angry child is stamping his feet on the floor.
I heard the sound of heavy boots stamping on the wooden porch as the workers arrived.
The rhythmic stamping of the dancers' feet echoed through the hall, creating a percussive foundation for the traditional folk music that accompanied their performance.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'on' or followed by a direct object like 'feet'.