# stamping

/ˈstæmpɪŋ/ (US) · /stˈæmpɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stamping
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'on' or followed by a direct object like 'feet'.

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