stomp
UK: stɒmp | US: stɑːmp
vi. to tread or step heavily and noisily
vt. to crush or flatten by heavy treading
n. a heavy, rhythmic step or dance movement
The word "stomp" originated in the late 18th century as an alteration of "stamp," influenced by the sound and motion of heavy treading. It retains the core idea of forceful, audible foot movement, often associated with dance or deliberate impact. Its Germanic roots connect it to words like German "stampfen" (to stamp) and Dutch "stampen," emphasizing the action's percussive nature.
The audience began to stomp their feet in rhythm with the music.
She angrily stomped out of the room after the argument.
The elephant stomped through the underbrush, shaking the ground.
Their boots left deep prints where they had stomped the mud flat.
The dance routine included a dramatic stomp to punctuate the finale.