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to clump

to clump

2 4.9
To walk with heavy, clumsy, noisy steps
  • verb
  • /klʌmp/
translation icon : dar pisotones
  • I listened to my brother clumping down the stairs.
  • clumped down the stairs
  • clumped in boots
  • clumped in heavy shoes

Examples

  • Oh, our house is going to seem very empty without Agatha clumping about all over the place.

    Happy Campers (2001)

  • I hurry back as best I can, clumping through snow a foot deep in spots.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • As I clump down seven flights, he cheers me on.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • On Helen, as she clumps away in the direction of the guest bedroom:

    Fiction book (1992)

  • And so I clump, clump, clump, clump, clump through all the puddles and the pouring rain over to this mass of feathers.

  • We children, following our parents through the brief shock of cold air, clumped noisily into the big square front hall.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Jimmy has finished up his chores, and he comes clumping up the ramp.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Eventually, Martin would withdraw, clumping noisily down the steps in his mismatched shoes.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • " Freddy," she cautioned, "go bother your father," and she started clumping up the stairs.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • As the children clump together in their heavy boots, they make a loud noise on the pavement.

Synonyms

to stamp
vsto clump
24 1.4

To walk with heavy, loud steps that make noise

is more about general clumsiness than deliberate forceful action
to trudge
vsto clump
21 5.5

To walk slowly with heavy steps because you are tired

is about clumsy noisy steps rather than slow tired walking
to pound
vsto clump
11 3.1

To walk with heavy noisy steps that make a loud sound

is similar but usually lacks strong repetition or extra emphasis
to tromp
vsto clump
8 6.3

To walk with heavy noisy steps that make loud sounds

is similar but adds force and crushing beyond ordinary clumsiness
to shamble
vsto clump
4 7.9

To walk awkwardly while dragging your feet

is heavier and noisier rather than merely unsteady or dragging
to clomp
vsto clump
4 7.5

To walk with heavy, noisy steps that make a loud sound

is used more generally without always being loud
to plod
vsto clump
4 5.5

To walk slowly with heavy steps because you are tired

is clumsier and noisier rather than simply slow from fatigue
to stump
vsto clump
2 5.9

To walk with heavy noisy steps that show effort or anger

is used more broadly for heavy movement without focus on effort
to galumph
vsto clump
  • Informal
1 9.9

To move in a heavy, noisy, and clumsy way

is similar but highlights stepping rather than general moving
to slog
vsto clump
1 5.3

To walk slowly with heavy steps, often through mud or when tired

is more general clumsy noisy movement rather than slow struggle through obstacles

Antonyms

to tiptoe
44 3.1

To walk quietly on the toes to avoid making noise

sneak
2 5.6

Quiet and secret to avoid being seen or heard

How Noisy

to stomp
144 2.9
to clump
2 4.9
to trudge
21 5.5
to walk
∞ 1.0
to tiptoe
44 3.1

Surface Forms

clump infinitive
clumped past
clumped past participle
clumping present participle
clumps third person singular

Etymology

Clump meaning to walk with heavy steps comes from the sound of a heavy footfall — the word copies that noise — so to clump is to move with heavy, noisy steps.