yomp
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of yomp
C20: military slang, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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"We describe our Milton as a 'yomp through the Garden of Eden' and this idyllic venue is a theatrical Eden," he said.
From BBC
While John goes for a power yomp around the block, Dave Tindall will guide you through the afternoon.
From The Guardian
I set off at a fast yomp, jogging fifty, walking fifty.
From Literature
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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.
From BBC
After the long, hard yomp to the top of the hill, the chaotic descent towards the finish line had started.
From BBC
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