yomp
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of yomp
C20: military slang, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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While John goes for a power yomp around the block, Dave Tindall will guide you through the afternoon.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2020
After the long, hard yomp to the top of the hill, the chaotic descent towards the finish line had started.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2015
In which case, Stuart Lancaster's England remain a long, hard yomp from the promised land.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2013
I set off at a fast yomp, jogging fifty, walking fifty.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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