Definition

A person who stomps, or walks heavily and noisily, often making a loud sound with their feet.

Example

The stomper made a loud noise as they walked across the wooden floor.

Conversation

I saw you dancing at the party last night; you looked like a real stomper!

Haha, thanks! I just got caught up in the music.

I loved how you didn’t care what anyone thought.

Exactly, dancing is all about having fun, even if I'm a bit of a stomper!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stomper → The word is formed from "stomp" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound made) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). A stomper is a person who stomps, or makes a heavy, thudding sound with their feet.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making a loud noise with their feet — that's what a stomper does, as they are a person who stomps.

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