Word
stamping
Phoneticsstamp·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstæmpɪŋ/
UK/stˈæmpɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The angry child is stamping his feet on the floor.”
contextual
“I heard the sound of heavy boots stamping on the wooden porch as the workers arrived.”
complex
“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'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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