stomping

[ˈstɒmpɪŋ]

stomping Definition

• 1. to walk with heavy steps, especially because you are angry
• 2. to stamp your feet on the ground loudly and repeatedly, especially to show anger or impatience

Using stomping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stomping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was stomping around the house, slamming doors and shouting.

• Example

  He was so angry that he started stomping his feet.

• Example

  The children were stomping in the puddles.

• Example

  I could hear someone stomping up the stairs.

stomping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stomping

• tramp
• march
• stamp
• tread

Phrases with stomping

• stomp on someone's toes

  to do something that upsets or offends someone

  Example

  I didn't mean to stomp on your toes by criticizing your work.

• stomp out

  to put an end to something, especially something bad or unpleasant

  Example

  The government is determined to stomp out corruption.

• stomp off

  to leave a place angrily or in a bad mood

  Example

  She stomped off in a huff when I criticized her cooking.

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Summary: stomping in Brief

The verb 'stomping' [ˈstɒmpɪŋ] refers to walking with heavy steps, often due to anger or impatience. It can also mean stamping feet loudly and repeatedly, as in 'The children were stomping in the puddles.' Phrases like 'stomp on someone's toes' denote upsetting or offending someone, while 'stomp out' means putting an end to something bad or unpleasant.