Meaning of Stomp | Babel Free
stɒmpDefinitions
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A deliberate heavy footfall; a stamp. countable
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Any of various dances incorporating repeated heavy, rhythmic steps. countable, uncountable
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A style of jazz music for stomp dances of the early twentieth century. uncountable
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A piece of music in this style. countable
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A social gathering where dancing is the main activity; a dance. countable, dated, slang
Examples
“She obliterated the cockroach with one stomp.”
“Well, let's dance, well let's dance. We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too Any old dance that you want to do But let's dance.”
“King Porter Stomp”
“We’re going to a stomp tonight.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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