yomp

/ jɒmp /

verb

1. (intr) to walk or trek laboriously, esp heavily laden and over difficult terrain

Word History and Origins

Origin of yomp¹

C20: military slang, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

"We describe our Milton as a 'yomp through the Garden of Eden' and this idyllic venue is a theatrical Eden," he said.

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While John goes for a power yomp around the block, Dave Tindall will guide you through the afternoon.

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I set off at a fast yomp, jogging fifty, walking fifty.

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Other ways he made himself more recognisable include dreaming up media-friendly capers such as a 007-style photocall with Aston Martin cars on the Queen's official birthday, and a "farewell tour" that included a three-day yomp over the Lebanese hills with a TV crew in tow.

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After the long, hard yomp to the top of the hill, the chaotic descent towards the finish line had started.

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