Meaning & use

Stomping

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Walking or moving with heavy, forceful steps, often to express anger or frustration.

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He went stomping out of the room after the argument.

The children were stomping in puddles after the rainstorm.

A note on using this word

Used in the phrase "stomping ground" to mean a person's favorite or familiar hangout.

Words with a similar meaning

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