# stomping

/ˈstɑmpɪŋ/ (US) · /stˈɒmpɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stomping
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

walking with very heavy, loud steps. You often do this when you are angry or trying to get someone's attention.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used with directional prepositions like 'around', 'through', or 'across'.

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