stomp

American  

[stomp] / stɒmp /

verb (used with object)

1. stamp.

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verb (used without object)

1. stamp.

2. to dance the stomp.

noun

1. stamp.

2. a jazz composition, especially in early jazz, marked by a driving rhythm and a fast tempo.

3. a dance to this music, usually marked by heavy stamping of the feet.

stomp British  

/ stɒmp /

verb

1. informal to tread or stamp heavily

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noun

1. a rhythmic stamping jazz dance

Other Word Forms

• stomper
  noun

Etymology

Origin of stomp

First recorded in 1820–30; variant of stamp

Explanation

When you stomp, you thud your feet down heavily as you walk. An angry teenager might stomp down the hall and slam the door to his room. A little boy in big cowboy boots might stomp around the house enjoying the sound of his heels against the floor, and an awkward marching band could stomp heavily down the street playing the theme from "Rocky." You can also use the word stomp to describe a specific kind of stamping dance. This meaning has been around since about 1912, from popular jazz slang. The earlier stomp was simply a variation on the word stamp.

Example Sentences

The din of clacking keyboards grew noticeably softer for a minute or two, as we all made an effort to gently swipe our keys subtly rather than banging them like we were auditioning for Stomp.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2023

“Join Jersey’s Stomp Team,” read billboards in New Jersey showing a shoe about to stamp out an insect.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

But for now, unfortunately, Hoarfrost Stomp is dead.

From The Verge • Mar. 17, 2022

“Reaching into the bag and pulling a Stomp On, he thrilled with his heroics. Today is going to be great as he continues to consolidate his position.”

From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2019

“You’ll what? Stomp your little paws again? Go ahead. The Thicket is gone, remember? Whatever magic was in those thorns burned away when the iron monsters attacked.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia