stomp, stamp

stomp, stamp
Stomp means "to tread on," "to trample," "to step violently on or upon." As a verb, stamp has several meanings, including that of stomp: One can stamp (or stomp) a snake to death. One is more likely to refer to stomping horses or herds than to stamping horses or herds, but both adjectives are correct. In the senses of eliminating, getting rid of, and striking the ground with the human foot, stamp is preferred: "This action will stamp out slums." "In her anger, she stamped her foot on the floor."

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  • stomp — [stämp] vt., vi. var. of STAMP; esp., to injure or kill by stamping (on) n. ☆ Historical 1. a jazz tune with a lively rhythm and a strong beat 2. a dance to this music stomper n …   English World dictionary

  • stomp — STAMP/ s. n. 1. formă muzicală primitivă, pentru pian, din care s a născut jazul. 2. piesă bine ritmată din jazul tradiţional. (< amer. stomp) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN …   Dicționar Român

  • stomp — [ stamp ] verb intransitive to walk making a lot of noise, usually because you are angry: Kevin looked furious as he stomped into his office …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • stamp — stamp1 S2 [stæmp] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(mail)¦ 2¦(printed mark)¦ 3 the stamp of something 4¦(payment)¦ 5¦(tax)¦ 6 of ... stamp 7¦(with foot)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) ¦(MAIL)¦ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • stamp — See stomp. See stomp, stamp …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

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  • stomp´er — stomp «stomp», verb, noun. –v.t., v.i. to stamp with the foot: »In Luxembourg we first met the custom of hearing the audience stomp their feet in addition to applauding for numbers they really liked (Musical America). –n. 1. the act of stomping.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Stomp — Stomp, v. i. [See {Stamp}.] To stamp with the foot. [Colloq.] In gallant procession, the priests mean to stomp. R. Browning. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • stomp — [stɔmp US sta:mp] v [I always + adverb/preposition] [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: stamp] to walk with heavy steps or to put your foot down very hard, especially because you are angry = ↑stamp ▪ Alex stomped angrily out of the meeting. stomp on ▪… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • stomp out — [phrasal verb] stomp out (something) 1 : to stop or destroy (something bad) They are determined to stomp out [=stamp out] corruption. 2 : to stop (something) from burning by stepping on it forcefully with your feet She stomped out her cigarette.… …   Useful english dictionary

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