tamping

/ ˈtæmpɪŋ /

adjective

1. dialect.
   postpositive very angry

Word History and Origins

Origin of tamping¹

see tamp ¹

Example Sentences

But behind the scenes, senate aides have been tamping down expectations for a quick fix.

From The Daily Beast

The lingering financial crisis, the sequester, and ill-timed austerity are tamping down jobs growth.

From The Daily Beast

If the area affected is small, tamping is satisfactory, and when the area is considerable, rolling is employed.

From Project Gutenberg

Dry sand is sometimes used as a tamping material, but there are many rocks for the blasting of which it is ineffective.

From Project Gutenberg

He took a leading part in loading and tamping numerous mines, and was always ready to undertake any work, however hazardous.

From Project Gutenberg

Bob Bacon set to work the next minute tamping a hole diagonally down from where the large piece of cement had been taken out.

From Project Gutenberg

The absence of tamping in both cases of course placed the gunpowder at a disadvantage.

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