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What does "stamp" mean? Is it used in general conversation?

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Rebecca

To "stamp" in this context describes the action of raising your foot up above the ground and bringing it down hard and loudly to hit it on the ground. This meaning of the word "stamp" is not used very often, unless you are specifically describing this action. In American English, many people say "stomp" instead of "stamp". Both words have the same meaning. Ex: The child stamped his foot in defiance. Ex: Stop stomping! You'll wake up the baby.

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