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to clomp

to clomp

4 7.5
To walk with heavy, noisy steps that make a loud sound
  • verb
  • /klɑmp/
translation icon : pisar fuerte
  • You could hear the horses clomping down the street, echoing in the quiet night.
  • clomped down the stairs
  • clomping around
  • boots clomping

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

Examples

  • Bob's booted feet clomped on the first step as he closed the front door.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • He clomped through the place like he was still outdoors.

    Picnic (1955)

  • Behind somewhere, she heard the heavy sound of Lee clomping through the house.

    Fiction book (1990)

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

    Mel Robbins

  • His attention remains focused on "Queen for a Day" as Hanna clomps into the room behind him.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • "Quickly, dear, or we will be late," she clomped down the narrow stairwell.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Leo is clomping down the stairs; his army of private retainers clomp down behind him.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The elder Spivak, his face as pink as scar tissue, clomped up to greet them in cowboy boots.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Arch, who of course had not gone to bed after Julian's call, clomped down the stairs in untied high-top sneakers.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • "Hmm-hmm-hmm," she hummed, high-pitched, airy, and innocent, clomping up the steps in her motorcycle boots.

    Fiction book (1998)

Synonyms

to stomp
vsto clomp
144 2.9

To walk heavily and loudly to show anger or determination

is heavy noisy walking without implying emotion or strong intent
to tread
vsto clomp
93 3.0

To step on something with your foot, often pressing down

focuses specifically on walking heavily and making a loud sound
to stamp
vsto clomp
24 1.4

To walk with heavy, loud steps that make noise

is heavy noisy walking but not always so forceful
to trudge
vsto clomp
21 5.5

To walk slowly with heavy steps because you are tired

is heavy noisy walking without implying slowness or exhaustion
to pound
vsto clomp
11 3.1

To walk with heavy noisy steps that make a loud sound

covers heavy walking without implying repetition or extra force
to tromp
vsto clomp
8 6.3

To walk with heavy noisy steps that make loud sounds

describes heavy noisy walking without focused crushing or damage
to plod
vsto clomp
4 5.5

To walk slowly with heavy steps because you are tired

is heavy noisy walking not necessarily slow or fatigue driven
to stump
vsto clomp
2 5.9

To walk with heavy noisy steps that show effort or anger

is similar but describes heavy walking without stressing effort
to clump
vsto clomp
2 4.9

To walk with heavy, clumsy, noisy steps

is the same meaning but differs only in word form or sound
to galumph
vsto clomp
  • Informal
1 9.9

To move in a heavy, noisy, and clumsy way

refers specifically to walking with heavy, often loud steps
to slog
vsto clomp
1 5.3

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

describes heavy walking without requiring slow pace or hardship

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 Heavy

to stomp
144 2.9
to trudge
21 5.5
to clomp
4 7.5
to walk
∞ 1.0
to tiptoe
44 3.1

Surface Forms

clomp infinitive
clomped past
clomped past participle
clomping present participle
clomps third person singular

Etymology

Clomp copies the sound of heavy footsteps, like the simple sound words clop and clump that copy a loud 'thud'. So, to clomp is to walk with heavy or clumsy steps that make a loud noise.