v. stomped, stomp·ing, stomps v.tr. 1. To bring down (the foot) forcibly. 2. To bring the foot down onto (an object or surface) forcibly. 3. To tread or trample heavily or violently on: stomping the ground to even it out. 4. To cause to be dislodged by stomping the feet: stomped the mud off her boots. v.intr. 1. To bring the foot down onto an object or surface forcibly: stomped on the gas pedal. 2. To tread or trample heavily or violently: I stomped on the sidewalk to get the dirt off my shoes. 3. To walk with forcible, heavy steps: He got mad and stomped out of the room. n. 1. A dance involving a rhythmical, heavy step. 2. The jazz music for this dance. [Variant of STAMP.] stomper n. stomping·ly adv. |
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