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stomp Definition


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stomp
verb, intr stomped, stomping
    1. To stamp or tread heavily.
    2. To dance the stomp.
noun
    1a. A kind of lively jazz dance that involves stamping movements;
    1b. A tune that is suitable for doing this kind of dance to;
    1c. The rhythm of this kind of tune.
    2. A heavy thudding step.
Etymology: 19c: originally a US dialectal variant of stamp.

Phrasal Verb: stomp out
    To march off or away from, especially in anger, disgust, etc.


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