Word
stomping
Phoneticsstomp·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɑmpɪŋ/
UK/stˈɒmpɪŋ/
Definition
v. walking with very heavy, loud steps. You often do this when you are angry or trying to get someone's attention.
v. walking with heavy, forceful steps that produce a loud sound. Often indicates anger, determination, or a desire to be noticed.
Examples
“The angry child is stomping around the room.”
“I could hear my upstairs neighbor stomping across the floor early every morning.”
“The protesters were stomping through the city center, their rhythmic footsteps echoing against the tall glass buildings as they chanted for reform.”
Examples
simple
“The angry child is stomping around the room.”
contextual
“I could hear my upstairs neighbor stomping across the floor early every morning.”
complex
“The protesters were stomping through the city center, their rhythmic footsteps echoing against the tall glass buildings as they chanted for reform.”
Usage
Often used with directional prepositions like 'around', 'through', or 'across'.
Real-World Examples
“Real Madrid are the most high-profile of their four visitors, meaning Mourinho will return to his old stomping ground.” “It’s understandable, but worries about superstar DJs stomping on the face of the pure rave experience are almost 30 years old now.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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