stomping
stomping — verb
- stompingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stompings3rd person singular
- stompinging-ing form
- stompingedpast simple
1. to move somewhere with a series of loud heavy steps, often because you are angry
to move somewhere with a series of loud heavy steps, often because you are angry or upset.
Amani came stomping down the stairs after the phone call ended.
come stomping down + place
Cyrus went stomping across the yard when the gate would not open.
go stomping across + place
My brother went stomping into the kitchen after losing the match.
Esme heard her father stomping around the garage before dinner.
文法句型
stomp + adverb/preposition
come/go stomping + place
用法筆記
Often used with around, into, or out of to show angry movement from one place to another. It describes repeated heavy steps, not just one forceful movement.
2. to slam your foot onto the ground quickly so it makes a strong noise, usually as
to slam your foot onto the ground quickly so it makes a strong noise, usually as a sign of anger or impatience.
Antonia stomped her boot on the porch to knock off the mud.
stomp + boot on + surface
Devika stomped the floor twice to make the noisy class stop.
stomp + object for emphasis
The coach stomped one foot and pointed at the broken line.
Eitan stomped on the stage to demand silence before the speech began.
文法句型
stomp + object
stomp on + surface
用法筆記
This sense usually describes one or a few forceful foot movements in place. It is common when someone wants attention, shows impatience, or knocks dirt from a shoe.
stomping — noun
- stompingsingular
- stompingsplural
1. a dance in which the performers make strong rhythmical steps that strike the flo
a dance in which the performers make strong rhythmical steps that strike the floor heavily.
The band opened with stomping that echoed through the New Orleans club.
stomping as a performance style
Two dancers learned a fast stomping for the school music show.
learn a stomping for a show
Amihan led a lively stomping while the brass band played outside.
The final stomping sent the whole crowd clapping in time.
- dance
much broader and does not suggest the heavy beat of the steps
文法句型
a lively stomping
stomping with a brass band
用法筆記
This noun refers to a dance style or a dance performance, not to ordinary angry walking. It is most often used in musical or performance contexts.